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Overview |
Salem College | HSU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at HSU than Salem College ($30,694.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than HSU ($18,354 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 23.2% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,980 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($30,048 vs. $22,695)
Salem College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 89 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or HSU? 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 HSU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $35,000)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/