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Overview |
Salem College | Coker | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Coker | ||
| 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
- Coker College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,160 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Coker?
- Coker College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Coker than Salem College ($30,864.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Coker ($18,354 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 24.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,892 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Coker College ($30,048 vs. $25,519)
Salem College vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 159 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Coker? 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 Coker and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Coker College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Coker College earn on average $600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Salem College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/