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Overview |
Salem College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Cedarville University | ||
| 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Cedarville University than Salem College ($34,498.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Cedarville University ($18,354 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 46.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,400 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 53% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,048 vs. $19,637)
Salem College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 50 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Salem College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Salem College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,000)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/