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Overview |
Huntington University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntington University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Huntington University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Huntington University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Huntington University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,472 students vs. 469 students)
Huntington University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or Salem College?
- Salem College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Huntington University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Salem College than Huntington University ($30,500.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Huntington University ($18,354 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 29.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,500 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Huntington University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Huntington University ($30,048 vs. $19,686)
Huntington University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 90 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Huntington University (23)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington University 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than Salem College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Huntington University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Huntington University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Huntington University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/