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NSU Howard Old Dominion NCAT VSU Delaware State University Bowie State University Morgan State Virginia Union University Temple Meredith Tuskegee University| Salem College | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Salem College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Hampton 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Hampton University?
- Salem College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Salem College than Hampton University ($30,500.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Hampton University ($18,354 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.6% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,300 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 119.2% larger than aid received Hampton University ($30,048 vs. $13,710)
Salem College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 99 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Salem College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Hampton 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 Hampton University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Salem College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $35,000)
- Hampton University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/