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Overview |
Salem College | WVU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Salem College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Salem College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or WVU?
- Salem College is 225.9% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Salem College than West Virginia University ($30,500.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Salem College ($12,202 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 5.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,618 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 157.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($30,048 vs. $11,685)
Salem College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 41 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or WVU? 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 WVU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Salem College (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,000)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/