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Overview |
Methodist | Salem College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 |
Methodist | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Methodist | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 469 students)
Methodist vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Salem College?
- Methodist University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Methodist than Salem College ($37,438.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Methodist ($18,354 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 4.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,300 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 18.5% larger than aid received Methodist University ($30,048 vs. $25,361)
Methodist vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 164 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Methodist University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Methodist 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 Methodist students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/