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Old Dominion Meredith BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU Wingate University Roanoke College| Salem College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | VWC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Salem College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at VWC than Salem College ($36,010.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than VWC ($18,354 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 11.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,070 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 9% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($30,048 vs. $27,568)
Salem College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 137 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than VWC (81.4%)
Salem College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or VWC? 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 VWC and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VWC 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/