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Overview |
Belhaven University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Belhaven University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 2,872 students)
Belhaven University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Salve Regina University than Belhaven University ($45,250.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Salve Regina University ($19,794 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 81.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($9,100 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 57% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($26,787 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University 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 Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Belhaven University (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,900)
- Salve Regina University students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- Salve Regina University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/