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Overview |
Salem College | Belmont | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Salem College | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem College | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Belmont than Salem College ($38,000.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Belmont ($18,354 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 11.1% lower than costs at Belmont University ($12,300 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Belmont University ($30,048 vs. $22,080)
Salem College vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 39 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Salem College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $35,000)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/