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Overview |
Salem College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Salem College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Penn State Altoona?
- Salem College is 98.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Salem College than Penn State Altoona ($30,500.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Penn State Altoona ($18,354 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.6% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($12,300 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 213.9% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($30,048 vs. $9,574)
Salem College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 126 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Salem College (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $20,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,000)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/