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Overview |
Eastern | Salem College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 469 students)
Eastern vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Salem College?
- Salem College is 219.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Salem College than Eastern Kentucky University ($30,500.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Salem College ($10,806 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 18.7% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,360 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 183.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($30,048 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 91 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,000)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/