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Overview |
Salem College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Salem College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Otterbein University than Salem College ($34,424.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Otterbein University ($19,000 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 0.7% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,968 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 13% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($28,860 vs. $25,535)
Salem College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 1 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Salem College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Salem College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,000)
- Otterbein University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/