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Overview |
Meredith | Salem College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Meredith | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 519 students)
Meredith vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Salem College?
- Meredith College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Meredith than Salem College ($43,816.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Meredith ($19,000 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 1.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,920 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Salem College ($32,095 vs. $28,860)
Meredith vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 83 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Salem College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/