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Dakota State Meredith| Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 950/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Salem College ($30,700.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($18,354 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 65.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($7,450 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 42.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($30,048 vs. $21,097)
Salem College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 137 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Salem College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $35,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/