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Overview |
Salem International University | WVU | ||
| Location | Salem, WV | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 984 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem International University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,750 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,750 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,132 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,955 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Salem International University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Salem International University | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem International University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,618 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $248 |
Diversity |
Salem International University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Salem International University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Salem International University | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Salem International University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 984 students)
Salem International University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem International University or WVU?
- Salem International University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($12,750.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at WVU than Salem International University ($26,568.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Salem International University ($12,202 vs. $13,132)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 38.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($8,400 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 46.9% larger than aid received Salem International University ($11,685 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Salem International University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Salem International University .
Salem International University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem International University 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 International University.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Salem International University (57% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $33,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem International University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,618)
- WVU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Salem International University graduates. ($248 vs. $275)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/