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Overview |
Salem College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Salem College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Ohio University?
- Salem College is 130.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Salem College than Ohio University Main Campus ($31,720.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Ohio University ($19,000 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 4.1% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($13,056 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 235% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($28,860 vs. $8,616)
Salem College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 11 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
Salem College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Salem College (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $9,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $35,000)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/