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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Auburn North Georgia Berry College Alabama ASU UNC Charlotte VCU| Georgia College & State University | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Georgia 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
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 469 students)
Georgia College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 306.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Salem College than Georgia College & State University ($30,500.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Georgia College ($18,354 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,948 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 249% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($30,048 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 24 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Georgia College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Salem College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $35,000)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/