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Overview |
NC State | Salem College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NC State | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 519 students)
NC State vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Salem College?
- Salem College is 385.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Salem College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($31,720.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Salem College ($14,860 vs. $19,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.1% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,056 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 144.3% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($28,860 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 145 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Salem College (72% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $22,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $35,000)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/