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Seton Hill University Meredith Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Elmira College | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | Salem College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 |
EC | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
EC | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- Elmira College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 519 students)
EC vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Salem College?
- Elmira College is 14% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at EC than Salem College ($36,152.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than EC ($19,000 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 7.2% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,056 vs. $13,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Elmira College ($28,860 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Salem College (87%)
EC vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Salem College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and EC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/