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Overview |
WCU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 |
WCU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
WCU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 86% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Salve Regina 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,872 students)
WCU vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 486.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at Salve Regina University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($45,250.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Salve Regina University ($22,973 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 16% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,228 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 392.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($26,787 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or WCU .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
WCU vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and WCU.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $5,300 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/