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WVU Otterbein University Ohio University Meredith University of Mount Union Miami Ohio State ONU University of Dayton Wittenberg University LEC| Salem College | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $37,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $37,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $21,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $31,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Salem College | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 2,516 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 1,978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 990/1295 | ||
| 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 | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Marietta College | ||
| 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
- Marietta College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,171 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 19% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Marietta College than Salem College ($37,752.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Marietta College ($19,000 vs. $21,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 4.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,544 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Marietta College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 7.6% larger than aid received Salem College ($31,049 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 19 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
Salem College vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Marietta College? 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 Marietta College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Marietta College (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $35,000)
- Marietta College and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marietta College and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/