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Overview |
Salve Regina University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,250 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,250 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,997 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,787 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,867 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Salve Regina University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,363 students)
Salve Regina University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or Castleton State College?
- Salve Regina University is 282.4% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Castleton State College ($45,250.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Salve Regina University ($16,791 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 33% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,404 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 105.9% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($26,787 vs. $13,007)
Salve Regina University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Salve Regina University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina University or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Salve Regina University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Castleton State College (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/