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Overview |
Salem College | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Whitworth University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,345 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($49,600.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Whitworth University than Salem College ($49,600.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Whitworth University ($19,000 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 4.9% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($13,056 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Whitworth University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Salem College ($38,334 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Salem College .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Whitworth University (86.8%)
Salem College vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Salem College (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Whitworth University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,000)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Whitworth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/