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Overview |
Central College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 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 | 19/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Central College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Central 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
- Central College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 469 students)
Central College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 54% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Salem College than Central College ($30,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Central College ($18,354 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 13.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,860 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 173.2% larger than aid received Central College ($30,048 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 51 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Salem College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/