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Overview |
KSU | Salem College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 3% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 22% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salem College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (469 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Salem College?
- Salem College is 647.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at Salem College than Kennesaw State University ($30,500.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Salem College ($15,451 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 7.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,467 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 482.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($30,048 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Kennesaw State University (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/