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Overview |
Salem College | AAC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem College | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | AAC | ||
| 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
- Salem College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (469 students vs. 263 students)
Salem College vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at AAC than Salem College ($35,404.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than AAC ($18,354 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 17.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,500 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 69.2% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($30,048 vs. $17,764)
Salem College vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 156 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or AAC? 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 AAC and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $4,600 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/