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Overview |
Salem College | NCU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Salem College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Salem College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Salem College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | NCU | ||
| 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
- Northwest Christian University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (699 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at NCU than Salem College ($33,000.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than NCU ($18,354 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 17.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,480 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 45.6% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($30,048 vs. $20,642)
Salem College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 127 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than NCU (66.8%)
Salem College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or NCU? 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 NCU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Salem College (100% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,000)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/