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Overview |
Asbury University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Asbury University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 469 students)
Asbury University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Salem College?
- Asbury University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Asbury University than Salem College ($32,578.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Asbury University ($18,354 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 42.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,636 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 20.7% larger than aid received Asbury University ($30,048 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 18 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Salem College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Salem College and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Salem College (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $35,000)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/