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Overview |
Carroll College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 13/29 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 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 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Carroll College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | 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
- Carroll College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,168 students vs. 469 students)
Carroll College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Salem College?
- Carroll College is 24% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Carroll College than Salem College ($37,828.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Carroll College ($18,354 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 10% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,182 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Carroll College ($30,048 vs. $28,266)
Carroll College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 9 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Carroll College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
Carroll College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll 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 Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Salem College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Carroll College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Carroll College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/