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Overview |
Salem College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Salem College ($31,300.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Carson-Newman College ($18,354 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 21.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,097 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($30,048 vs. $24,697)
Salem College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 80 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Salem College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Carson Newman College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,000)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/