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Overview |
Emmanuel College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,200 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,200 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,500 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,214 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,827 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,937 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 4,785 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | 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
- Emmanuel College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 519 students)
Emmanuel College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or Salem College?
- Emmanuel College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($46,200.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Emmanuel College than Salem College ($46,200.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Emmanuel College ($19,000 vs. $33,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 34% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($13,056 vs. $17,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Salem College ($30,827 vs. $28,860)
Emmanuel College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Emmanuel College (80.6%)
Emmanuel College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than Salem College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Emmanuel College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Emmanuel College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Emmanuel College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/