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Overview |
Salem College | Marywood | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Salem College | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Marywood | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Marywood than Salem College ($36,430.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Marywood ($18,354 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 19.5% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,300 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Marywood University ($30,048 vs. $28,401)
Salem College vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 94 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Salem College vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Salem College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $35,000)
- Marywood University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marywood University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/