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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State Meredith Ashland College OWU Muskingum Miami University of Toledo| Salem College | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Capital University?
- Capital University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Capital University than Salem College ($39,900.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Capital University ($18,354 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 0.1% lower than costs at Capital University ($12,300 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 5.5% larger than aid received Capital University ($30,048 vs. $28,469)
Salem College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 14 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Capital University (25)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Salem College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Salem College (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $35,000)
- Capital University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/