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Overview |
HPU | Salem College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1078/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
HPU | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 22% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 519 students)
HPU vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Salem College?
- High Point University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at HPU than Salem College ($38,748.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than HPU ($19,000 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 41.4% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,056 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 59% larger than aid received High Point University ($28,860 vs. $18,149)
HPU vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or HPU .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 6 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming HPU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Salem College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Salem College and HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $35,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/