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Overview |
Salem College | CNU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Salem College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Salem College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or CNU?
- Salem College is 217.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Salem College than Christopher Newport University ($31,720.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than CNU ($19,000 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 5.6% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,360 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 215.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($28,860 vs. $9,141)
Salem College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 36 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Salem College (87%)
Salem College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or CNU? 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 CNU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Salem College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $35,000)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/