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Overview |
Salem College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1096/1318 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Northland 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
- Salem College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (519 students vs. 485 students)
Salem College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Northland College?
- Northland College is 29% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($40,910.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Northland College than Salem College ($40,910.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Northland College ($19,000 vs. $24,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 17.6% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,100 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Salem College ($30,355 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 1 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Salem College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Northland College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Northland College (71.8%)
Salem College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Northland 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 Northland College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Northland College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/