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Overview |
Salem College | PC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Salem College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Salem College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at PC than Salem College ($38,990.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than PC ($18,354 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 8.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,300 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Salem College ($34,379 vs. $30,048)
Salem College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 37 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Salem College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or PC? 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 PC and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Salem College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $35,000)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/