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Overview |
The Baptist College of Florida | Salem College | ||
| Location | Graceville, FL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 410 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baptistcollege.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Baptist College of Florida | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,550 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,550 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,082 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,430 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,289 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
The Baptist College of Florida | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
The Baptist College of Florida | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Baptist College of Florida | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
The Baptist College of Florida | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
The Baptist College of Florida | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
The Baptist College of Florida | Salem College | ||
| 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
- Salem College is larger than than The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (469 students vs. 410 students)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Baptist College of Florida or Salem College?
- Salem College is 164.1% more expensive to attend than The Baptist College of Florida for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.1% higher at Salem College than The Baptist College of Florida ($30,500.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than Salem College ($10,430 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 142% lower than costs at Salem College ($5,082 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The Baptist College of Florida as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 223.5% larger than aid received The Baptist College of Florida ($30,048 vs. $9,289)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Baptist College of Florida or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or The Baptist College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 173 points higher than at The Baptist College of Florida (946)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (20)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- The Baptist College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Salem College (87.5%)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Baptist College of Florida or Salem College? 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 Salem College and The Baptist College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The Baptist College of Florida earn on average $1,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $35,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $6,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,104 vs. $27,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More The Baptist College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/