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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Salem International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Salem International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $275 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 17% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Salem International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Salem International University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 984 students)
Wake Forest vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Salem International University?
- Wake Forest University is 378.5% more expensive to attend than Salem International University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378.5% higher at Wake Forest than Salem International University ($61,012.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem International University than Wake Forest ($13,132 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 98.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,400 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 581.7% larger than aid received Salem International University ($54,233 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Salem International University? 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 International University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Salem International University (88% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $43,600 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $33,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem International University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,618)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Salem International University graduates. ($237 vs. $275)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/