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Overview |
Salem College | Cabrini College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Radnor, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,613 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #698 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | cabrini.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Cabrini College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $33,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $33,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $25,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | Cabrini College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Salem College | Cabrini College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Cabrini College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Cabrini College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Salem College | Cabrini College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Cabrini College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cabrini College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,613 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Cabrini College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Cabrini College?
- Cabrini College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($33,650.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Cabrini College than Salem College ($33,650.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Cabrini College ($18,354 vs. $21,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 7.5% lower than costs at Cabrini College ($12,300 vs. $13,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Cabrini College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Cabrini College ($30,048 vs. $25,492)
Salem College vs. Cabrini College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Cabrini College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cabrini College or Salem College .
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Cabrini College (3.1)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Cabrini College (78.5%)
Salem College vs. Cabrini College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Cabrini 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 Cabrini College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Cabrini College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cabrini College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $35,000)
- Cabrini College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,806 vs. $27,000)
- Cabrini College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Cabrini College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/