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Overview |
Salem College | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Salem College | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Salem College | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Ashland College?
- Salem College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Salem College than Ashland University ($30,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Ashland College ($18,354 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 7.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,440 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 64.3% larger than aid received Ashland University ($30,048 vs. $18,290)
Salem College vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 74 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Salem College vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Ashland 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 Ashland College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Salem College (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $35,000)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/