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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Salem College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | JMU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Salem College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Salem College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or JMU?
- Salem College is 300.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Salem College than James Madison University ($31,720.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than JMU ($19,000 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 3.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,584 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 547.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($28,860 vs. $4,456)
Salem College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 15 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than JMU (76.2%)
Salem College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or JMU? 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 JMU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Salem College (81% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $35,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/