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Overview |
Salem College | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $9,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $9,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $5,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $16,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $6,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Salem College | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 980/1260 | ||
| 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 | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Salem College | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Salem College | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or SEBTS?
- Salem College is 223.4% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.4% higher at Salem College than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($30,500.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Salem College ($16,324 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 109.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($5,874 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 366.5% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($30,048 vs. $6,441)
Salem College vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or Salem College .
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than SEBTS (80%)
Salem College vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or SEBTS? 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 SEBTS and Salem College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/