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Meredith Wingate University GWU Mars Hill University| Montreat College | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montreat College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Montreat College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Montreat College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Montreat College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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
- Montreat College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 469 students)
Montreat College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Salem College than Montreat College ($30,500.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Montreat College ($18,354 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 15.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,670 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 71.5% larger than aid received Montreat College ($30,048 vs. $17,519)
Montreat College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 159 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Montreat College (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $35,000)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/