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Overview |
Salve Regina University | PC | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,250 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,250 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,997 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,787 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,867 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Salve Regina University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina University | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,199 students)
Salve Regina University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or PC?
- Salve Regina University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Presbyterian College ($45,250.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Salve Regina University ($21,571 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 46% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($11,300 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 28.3% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($34,379 vs. $26,787)
Salve Regina University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Salve Regina University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina University or PC? 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 PC and Salve Regina University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Presbyterian College (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $6,600 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/