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Overview |
NCAT | Salem College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCAT | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 469 students)
NCAT vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Salem College?
- Salem College is 761.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Salem College than North Carolina A & T State University ($30,500.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Salem College ($9,189 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 34% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,179 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 198% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($30,048 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 209 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Salem College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/