Salem vs. HPU |
#103 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$32,236 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$44,208 |
cheaper$6,600 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$34,329 |
More$25,284 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,594 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT 26 ACT |
Easier87.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.88% |
Lower8.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.29% |
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 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 |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller469 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,981 |
Smaller364 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,036 |
Smaller105 | Graduate Student Population | Larger945 |
Smaller67 | Online Student Population | Larger226 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 281) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,029) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,273) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,244) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
73 | Number of faculties | 403 |
Lower$51,712 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$75,255 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.