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Overview |
Guilford College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Guilford College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 469 students)
Guilford College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Salem College?
- Guilford College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Guilford College than Salem College ($40,400.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Guilford College ($18,354 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 4.9% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,300 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Salem College ($30,922 vs. $30,048)
Guilford College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Salem College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,000)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/