| Salem vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#103 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #268 in National Universities #15 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$32,236 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$33,450 |
| cheaper$6,600 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,300 |
| More$25,284 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,529 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,105 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier87.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.95% |
| Lower8.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable9.39% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller469 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,144 |
| Smaller364 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,812 |
| Smaller105 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,332 |
| Smaller67 | Online Student Population | Larger897 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 281) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,273) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 73 | Number of faculties | 314 |
| Lower$51,712 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$63,872 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.