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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (660 students vs. 469 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Salem College than Wesleyan College ($30,500.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Salem College ($13,900 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 11.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,996 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($30,048 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Wesleyan College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $35,000)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/