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Meredith Lees-McRae College WCU| Brevard College | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brevard College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 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 |
Brevard College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Brevard College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brevard College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (759 students vs. 469 students)
Brevard College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Salem College than Brevard College ($30,500.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Brevard College ($18,354 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 0.8% lower than costs at Brevard College ($12,300 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 50% larger than aid received Brevard College ($30,048 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Brevard College (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/