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Overview |
Salem College | Clemson | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Salem College | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Clemson | ||
| 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Clemson?
- Salem College is 126% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Clemson than Salem College ($37,982.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Clemson ($19,000 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 1.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,872 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Clemson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 172.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($28,860 vs. $10,599)
Salem College vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 156 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Salem College vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Salem College (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $35,000)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/