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Overview |
Salem College | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Salem College | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Tennessee?
- Salem College is 169.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Salem College than The University of Tennessee ($30,500.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Tennessee ($18,354 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 1.2% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,150 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 183.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($30,048 vs. $10,593)
Salem College vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 95 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Salem College vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Salem College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $21,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $35,000)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/