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Overview |
Salem College | CofC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.94 | ||
| 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 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem College | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salem College | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or CofC?
- Salem College is 143.6% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at CofC than Salem College ($35,338.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than CofC ($18,354 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.6% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,300 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 216.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($30,048 vs. $9,499)
Salem College vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 22 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CofC (75.7%)
Salem College vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or CofC? 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 CofC and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Salem College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $11,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,000)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/