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Overview |
Salem College | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Marymount University | ||
| 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Marymount University than Salem College ($35,950.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Marymount University ($18,354 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 27.6% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,300 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Marymount University ($30,048 vs. $26,190)
Salem College vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 120 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Salem College vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Marymount University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $35,000)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/