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Overview |
Campbell University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Campbell University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Campbell University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | 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
- Campbell University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 469 students)
Campbell University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or Salem College?
- Campbell University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Campbell University than Salem College ($36,650.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Campbell University ($18,354 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 12.6% lower than costs at Campbell University ($12,300 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Campbell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Salem College ($33,425 vs. $30,048)
Campbell University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 112 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Campbell University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University 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 Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Salem College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $35,000)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/