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Meredith WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW ASU| Salem College | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | |||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 23% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Warren Wilson than Salem College ($37,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Warren Wilson ($18,354 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 2.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,050 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($30,048 vs. $26,012)
Salem College vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 1 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson (84%)
Salem College vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Warren Wilson College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/