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Overview |
Georgetown College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 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 |
Georgetown College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 469 students)
Georgetown College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Salem College?
- Georgetown College is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Georgetown College than Salem College ($40,610.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Salem College ($15,152 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 9.7% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,210 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 34.1% larger than aid received Salem College ($40,308 vs. $30,048)
Georgetown College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 74 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Salem College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Georgetown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Georgetown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/