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Overview |
Salem College | RU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Salem College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salem College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or RU?
- Salem College is 274% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Salem College than Radford University ($30,500.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Salem College ($17,105 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 16.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,567 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 208.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($30,048 vs. $9,733)
Salem College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Salem College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or RU? 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 RU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Salem College (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/