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Meredith UVA Roanoke College| Salem College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | SVU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Salem College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Salem College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or SVU?
- Salem College is 61.7% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Salem College than Southern Virginia University ($30,500.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than SVU ($18,354 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 34.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,150 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 267% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($30,048 vs. $8,188)
Salem College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 78 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or SVU? 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 SVU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Southern Virginia University (53% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $35,000)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/