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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Salem College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Furman | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Salem College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Furman?
- Furman University is 82.5% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Furman than Salem College ($57,902.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Furman ($19,000 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 21.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,056 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Salem College ($40,954 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Salem College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Furman (52.6%)
Salem College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Furman? 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 Furman and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Salem College (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $35,000)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/