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Overview |
Salem College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Salem College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,721 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Salem College is 265% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Salem College ($30,857.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($18,354 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 45% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,480 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 162.9% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($30,048 vs. $11,428)
Salem College vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 46 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Salem College (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $23,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $35,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $3,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,812 vs. $27,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/