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Overview |
Salem College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Salem College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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
- Salem College is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (519 students vs. 504 students)
Salem College vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Penn State Beaver?
- Salem College is 129.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Salem College than Penn State Beaver ($31,720.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Penn State Beaver ($19,000 vs. $19,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 1.6% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,852 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 227.2% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($28,860 vs. $8,820)
Salem College vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 120 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Salem College (87%)
Salem College vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Penn State Beaver (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $20,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,000)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Beaver graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Beaver 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/