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Overview |
Valpo | Salem College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 519 students)
Valpo vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Salem College?
- Valparaiso University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Valpo than Salem College ($45,136.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Valpo ($19,000 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 1.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($13,056 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Salem College ($34,326 vs. $28,860)
Valpo vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 40 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Salem College (87%)
Valpo vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Salem College (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/