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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Meredith Campbell University SCAD| Salem College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | CSU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Salem College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or CSU?
- Salem College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Salem College than Charleston Southern University ($30,500.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Salem College ($17,536 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 9.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,250 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($30,048 vs. $26,417)
Salem College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 89 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CSU (86.8%)
Salem College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or CSU? 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 CSU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Charleston Southern University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Salem College 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 CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/