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Overview |
Salem College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Salem College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Waynesburg College?
- Salem College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Salem College than Waynesburg University ($30,500.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Waynesburg College ($18,354 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 1.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,120 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 72.1% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($30,048 vs. $17,464)
Salem College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 100 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Salem College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Salem College (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $35,000)
- Waynesburg University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/