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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Salem College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
TU | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 469 students)
TU vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Salem College?
- Salem College is 321.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Salem College than Towson University ($30,500.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Salem College ($14,443 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 10.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,300 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 163.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($30,048 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 38 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Salem 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 Salem College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Salem College (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $35,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/