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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Salem College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Salem College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Salem College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Old Dominion?
- Salem College is 321.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Salem College than Old Dominion University ($30,500.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Salem College ($16,098 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 9.6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,300 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 231.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($30,048 vs. $9,058)
Salem College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 99 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Old Dominion University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $35,000)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/