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Overview |
Salem College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Salem College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem College is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (469 students vs. 424 students)
Salem College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Salem College is 120.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Salem College than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($30,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Salem College ($15,897 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.6% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($12,300 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 225.2% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($30,048 vs. $9,241)
Salem College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 203 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Salem College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $20,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,000)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/