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Overview |
UD | Salem College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UD | Salem College | ||
| 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 519 students)
UD vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Salem College?
- Salem College is 125.9% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at UD than Salem College ($37,680.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Salem College ($17,716 vs. $19,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,056 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 122.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($28,860 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 79 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Salem College (78% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $26,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $35,000)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/