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| Salem College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | CBU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Salem College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at CBU than Salem College ($37,300.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Salem College ($17,068 vs. $19,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 21.7% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,731 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Salem College ($29,076 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 14 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Salem College (87%)
Salem College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or CBU? 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 CBU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Christian Brothers University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/