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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Salem College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | VCU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Salem College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salem College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or VCU?
- Salem College is 146.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at VCU than Salem College ($34,744.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than VCU ($19,000 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 23.5% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,056 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 132.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($28,860 vs. $12,433)
Salem College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 22 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Salem College (87%)
Salem College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or VCU? 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 VCU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is the same as at Virginia Commonwealth University (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $35,000)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/