Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wingate University GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Liberty University Meredith Limestone University UNC Charlotte AMU Methodist Barton College ECU Bellarmine University| Belmont Abbey College | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BAC | Salem College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | salem.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BAC | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $30,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Salem College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
BAC | Salem College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BAC | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Salem College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 53% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 4% |
Students |
BAC | Salem College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 37% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 22% | ||
Campus |
BAC | 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 469 students)
BAC vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Salem College?
- Salem College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Salem College than Belmont Abbey College ($30,500.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than BAC ($18,354 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 5.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,658 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 224.3% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($30,048 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 98 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Salem College (87.5%)
BAC vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and BAC 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 BAC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/