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Overview |
Salem College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Salem College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Mary Washington College?
- Salem College is 254.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Salem College than University of Mary Washington ($31,720.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Mary Washington College ($19,000 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($13,056 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 224.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($28,860 vs. $8,901)
Salem College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 9 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Mary Washington College (86.3%)
Salem College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Salem College (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $20,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $35,000)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/