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Overview |
Salem College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Salem College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Salem College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 3% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at University of Charleston than Salem College ($31,400.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than University of Charleston ($18,354 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 20.6% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,200 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 34% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($30,048 vs. $22,422)
Salem College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 125 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Salem College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than University of Charleston (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $10,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $35,000)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/