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Overview |
Salem College | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Salem College | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Augustana University than Salem College ($38,150.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Augustana University ($19,000 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 37.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,470 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Augustana University ($28,860 vs. $27,925)
Salem College vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 45 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Salem College vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Salem College (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,000)
- Augustana University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/