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Overview |
Salem College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hill University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Seton Hill University than Salem College ($39,674.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Seton Hill University ($18,354 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 8.5% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,300 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($30,048 vs. $28,325)
Salem College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Salem College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Salem College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Seton Hill University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,000)
- Seton Hill University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/