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Overview |
Salem College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Salem College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 78.4% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Susquahanna than Salem College ($56,600.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Susquahanna ($19,000 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 20.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,056 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 57% larger than aid received Salem College ($45,318 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Salem College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Salem College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Salem College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $35,000)
- Susquehanna University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/