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Overview |
Salve Regina University | CBU | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,250 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,250 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,997 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,787 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,867 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,934 students)
Salve Regina University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or CBU?
- Salve Regina University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Salve Regina University than Christian Brothers University ($45,250.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Salve Regina University ($18,612 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 61.4% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($10,220 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($26,964 vs. $26,787)
Salve Regina University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Salve Regina University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina University or CBU? 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 CBU and Salve Regina University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Christian Brothers University (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $3,700 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Salve Regina University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Salve Regina University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/