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Overview |
Salem College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Salem College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Salem College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or UVa-Wise?
- Salem College is 405% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Salem College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($30,500.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Salem College ($9,923 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 3.2% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,919 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 110.1% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($30,048 vs. $14,299)
Salem College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 177 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Salem College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $7,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $35,000)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/