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Overview |
Salem College | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 975/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem College | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Ursuline College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ursuline College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (950 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Ursuline College than Salem College ($36,390.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Salem College ($14,502 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 2.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,042 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Salem College ($32,059 vs. $30,048)
Salem College vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 112 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
Salem College vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Salem College (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Salem College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/