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Is Salem a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$86,843 Avg Total Cost

Salem University Value Report

What is a Salem degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Salem with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Fair Value Nationwide

Top 50% National Value
Below Average National Quality
Fair Price

Salem University is ranked #919 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Compared to other schools of similar quality, Salem University is priced appropriately for the kind of quality provided and is thus a fair value according to College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  919 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  58.99 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 $86,843 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from Salem will cost you about $86,843. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $21,390 and a typical 4.06 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$21,390
Average Years to Graduate4.06
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$86,843

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Salem student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Salem degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$80,262 In-State With Aid
$114,898 Avg Cost No Aid
4.06 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Salem value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$114,898#0F
All Students$86,843#919C+
Only Students Receiving Aid$80,262#1,252C-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$114,898#F
All Students$86,843#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$80,262#F

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

About 76% 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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