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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Salem College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Salem College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Longwood University?
- Salem College is 248.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Salem College than Longwood University ($30,500.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Longwood University ($18,354 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 16.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,300 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 190.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($30,048 vs. $10,332)
Salem College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 134 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Salem College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,000)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/