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Is Salem a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$117,034 Avg Total Cost

Salem College Value Report

Is Salem worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Salem value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Salem College is ranked #1,737 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Salem College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1737 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  22.49 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $117,034 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from Salem will cost you about $117,034. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $29,113 and a typical 4.02 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$29,113
Average Years to Graduate4.02
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$117,034

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Salem net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Salem cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$110,112 In-State With Aid
$196,642 Avg Cost No Aid
4.02 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Salem.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$196,642#0F
All Students$117,034#1,737D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$110,112#1,624D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$196,642#F
All Students$117,034#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$110,112#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of North Carolina.

About 99% of Salem students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Salem financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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