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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Salem College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Salem College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Virginia Tech?
- Salem College is 149.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Virginia Tech than Salem College ($33,310.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Virginia Tech ($19,000 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 14% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($13,056 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 237.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($28,860 vs. $8,542)
Salem College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 91 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Salem College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Salem College (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $30,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $35,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/