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Overview |
Salem College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Salem College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Marshall University?
- Salem College is 324.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Salem College than Marshall University ($30,500.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Salem College ($8,756 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 3.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,840 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 167.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($30,048 vs. $11,221)
Salem College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 91 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Marshall University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $35,000)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/