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Overview |
Salem College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Salem College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at DeSales University than Salem College ($43,000.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than DeSales University ($19,000 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.7% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,056 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 0.2% larger than aid received DeSales University ($28,860 vs. $28,789)
Salem College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 65 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
Salem College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Salem College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $35,000)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/