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Overview |
Salve Regina University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,250 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,250 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,997 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,787 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 3,867 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina University | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,514 students)
Salve Regina University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or Columbia College?
- Salve Regina University is 112.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Salve Regina University than Columbia College ($45,250.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Salve Regina University ($18,779 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 96.4% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($8,400 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 66.5% larger than aid received Columbia College ($26,787 vs. $16,089)
Salve Regina University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Salve Regina University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Salve Regina University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Columbia College (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/