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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason Meredith VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA CNU| Salem College | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | VMI | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Salem College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or VMI?
- Salem College is 214.8% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at VMI than Salem College ($40,778.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Salem College ($17,229 vs. $19,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 18.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,990 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 110.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($28,860 vs. $13,735)
Salem College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 20 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than VMI (81.7%)
Salem College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or VMI? 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 VMI and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Salem College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $27,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $35,000)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/