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Overview |
Salem International University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Salem, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 984 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem International University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,750 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,750 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,132 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,955 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Salem International University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Salem International University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem International University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,618 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salem International University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 9% |
Students |
Salem International University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Salem International University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Salem International University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 984 students)
Salem International University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem International University or WVSU?
- Salem International University is 57% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($12,750.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at WVSU than Salem International University ($13,810.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Salem International University ($11,684 vs. $13,132)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 45.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,400 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Salem International University ($9,482 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Salem International University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Salem International University .
Salem International University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem International University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Salem International University.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Salem International University (25% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Salem International University earn on average $900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem International University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,618)
- WVSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Salem International University graduates. ($240 vs. $275)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/