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Overview |
Piedmont College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | 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
- Piedmont College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 469 students)
Piedmont College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Salem College than Piedmont College ($30,500.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Piedmont College ($18,354 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 6.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,562 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 24.9% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($30,048 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 124 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont 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 Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Piedmont College (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/