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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Meredith Elon Virginia Tech| Salem College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Roanoke College than Salem College ($33,510.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Roanoke College ($18,354 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 24.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,300 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Salem College ($36,176 vs. $30,048)
Salem College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 27 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Salem College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Salem College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $35,000)
- Roanoke College and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/