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Overview |
Salem College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Salem College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1100/1210 | ||
| 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 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Salem College is 218.7% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Salem College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($30,500.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($18,354 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 11.8% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,300 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 409.1% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($30,048 vs. $5,902)
Salem College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 118 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Salem College (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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/