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Overview |
Salem College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Salem College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Salem College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Salem College is 123.3% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Salem College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($30,500.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Salem College ($17,545 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 7.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,480 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 169.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($30,048 vs. $11,150)
Salem College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 97 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Salem College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $23,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $35,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/