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Meredith University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson PC BAC Coastal Carolina| Salem College | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Converse College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Salem College | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Salem College | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Converse College | ||
| 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
- Converse College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Converse College?
- Salem College is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Salem College than Converse College ($30,500.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Converse College ($18,354 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 3% lower than costs at Converse College ($12,300 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 100.9% larger than aid received Converse College ($30,048 vs. $14,959)
Salem College vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 79 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Salem College vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Converse 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 Converse College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Salem College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/