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Overview |
Barton College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Barton College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barton College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 469 students)
Barton College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Salem College?
- Barton College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Barton College than Salem College ($34,400.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Barton College ($18,354 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 10.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,100 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Barton College ($30,048 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 160 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Barton College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Barton College (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Barton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Barton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/