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Overview |
Florida College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Temple Terrace, FL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 622 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | floridacollege.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,060 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,060 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,360 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 205 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Florida College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Florida College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Florida 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
- Florida College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (622 students vs. 469 students)
Florida College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 78.8% more expensive to attend than Florida College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $17,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Salem College than Florida College ($30,500.00 vs. $17,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Florida College ($18,354 vs. $21,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida College are 20.6% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,200 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Florida College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 181.7% larger than aid received Florida College ($30,048 vs. $10,667)
Florida College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Florida College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 111 points higher than at Florida College (1008)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Florida College (22)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Florida College (3.28)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Florida College (71.7%)
Florida College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Florida College (53% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Florida College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $35,000)
- Florida College students graduate with a $13,551 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($13,449 vs. $27,000)
- Florida College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Florida 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/