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USAFA West Point Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Yale Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell NC State Penn State Georgetown| United States Naval Academy | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Salem College | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Annapolis | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (4,465 students vs. 519 students)
Annapolis vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Salem College?
- Salem College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Salem College than United States Naval Academy ($31,720.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($28,860 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/