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Overview |
Georgia State | Salem College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia State | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 469 students)
Georgia State vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Salem College?
- Salem College is 326.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Salem College than Georgia State University ($30,500.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Salem College ($17,589 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 12.3% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,300 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Georgia State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 159.9% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($30,048 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 63 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State 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 Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Georgia State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,000)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/