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Overview |
Salem College | Ship | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Salem College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Ship?
- Salem College is 218.7% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.5% higher at Salem College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,500.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Ship ($18,354 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 6.6% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,538 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 295.7% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,048 vs. $7,593)
Salem College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 140 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Ship? 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 Ship and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Salem College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $12,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $35,000)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/