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USJ Meredith Penn State SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Stockton WCU SUNY College at Oneonta Penn State Abington| Salem College | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Delaware Valley 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Delaware Valley University than Salem College ($39,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Delaware Valley University ($18,354 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 20.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,300 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($30,048 vs. $28,430)
Salem College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 125 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Salem College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $35,000)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/