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Emmanuel College Meredith St. Andrews University Lincoln Memorial University| Salem College | King College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | King College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Salem College | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salem College | King College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | King 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
- King College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or King College?
- King College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at King College than Salem College ($31,942.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than King College ($18,354 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 23.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,960 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 32.3% larger than aid received King College ($30,048 vs. $22,715)
Salem College vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 114 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than King College (60.8%)
Salem College vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or King 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 King College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than King College (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $35,000)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/