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Overview |
Greenville University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 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 |
Greenville University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
Greenville University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | 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
- Greenville University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,088 students vs. 469 students)
Greenville University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Salem College?
- Salem College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Salem College than Greenville University ($30,500.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Greenville University ($18,354 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 27.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,614 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 32.6% larger than aid received Greenville University ($30,048 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 97 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Greenville University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Greenville University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,000)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,100 vs. $27,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/