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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 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 |
Jacksonville State University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State 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
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 469 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Salem College?
- Salem College is 205.3% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Salem College than Jacksonville State University ($30,500.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Salem College ($11,953 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 42.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,640 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 196.8% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($30,048 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 57 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Jacksonville State University (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $35,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/