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Overview |
Elon | Salem College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 519 students)
Elon vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Salem College?
- Elon University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Elon than Salem College ($44,029.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Elon ($19,000 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 10.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,056 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 64.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($28,860 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 92 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Salem College (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $35,000)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/