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AU Liberty University CSU Meredith Clemson Furman Cedarville University Wofford College CUW PC Francis Marion University| Salem College | North Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem College | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salem College | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Salem College | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | North Greenville University | ||
| 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
- North Greenville University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,125 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or North Greenville University?
- Salem College is 29.3% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Salem College than North Greenville University ($30,500.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Salem College ($11,705 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 11.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,000 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as North Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 11.5% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($30,048 vs. $26,941)
Salem College vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or North Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Greenville University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 3 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at North Greenville University (25)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
Salem College vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or North Greenville University? 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 North Greenville University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than North Greenville University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $1,500 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/