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Overview |
GS | Salem College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
GS | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 469 students)
GS vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Salem College?
- Salem College is 597.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Salem College than Georgia Southern University ($30,500.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Salem College ($15,352 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 19.2% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,316 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 241.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($30,048 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 30 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Salem College (87.5%)
GS vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Georgia Southern University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,000)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/