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Salem vs. Columbia Southern

The following statements compare Salem University and Columbia Southern University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Salem's tuition ($12,070) is more expensive than Columbia Southern ($6,224).
  • Salem's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Columbia Southern (37 to 1).
  • Columbia Southern (17,763 students) is larger than Salem (1,083 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Salem ($6,567) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia Southern ($4,295).
  • Columbia Southern's graduation rate (33%) is higher than Salem (20%).
Salem University

Salem University

Private, 4 years • Salem, WV #11 in West Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,070
Financial Aid
$6,567
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
892 Undergraduate
191 Graduate
450 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
27 Faculties (full-time)
111 Staffs (full-time)
$37,699 Faculty Salary
$52,722 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University

Private, 4 years • Orange Beach, AL #22 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,224
Financial Aid
$4,295
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
12,213 Undergraduate
5,550 Graduate
17,763 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
37 to 1 Students to Faculty
230 Faculties (full-time)
606 Staffs (full-time)
$40,361 Faculty Salary
$59,646 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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