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Overview |
Boston Baptist College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boston.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boston Baptist College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,837 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,854 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Boston Baptist College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 13 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.5% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 10/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
Boston Baptist College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boston Baptist College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Boston Baptist College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Boston Baptist College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Boston Baptist 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
- Salem College is larger than than Boston Baptist College based on total student enrollment (469 students vs. 43 students)
Boston Baptist College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boston Baptist College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 167.5% more expensive to attend than Boston Baptist College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.5% higher at Salem College than Boston Baptist College ($30,500.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston Baptist College than Salem College ($15,837 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston Baptist College are 75.7% lower than costs at Salem College ($7,000 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Boston Baptist College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 176.8% larger than aid received Boston Baptist College ($30,048 vs. $10,854)
Boston Baptist College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boston Baptist College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Boston Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 176 points higher than at Boston Baptist College (943)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Boston Baptist College (18)
- Boston Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Boston Baptist College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boston Baptist 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 Boston Baptist College.
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Boston Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,500)
- More Boston Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/