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Overview |
Salem College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than Salem College ($47,640.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Saint Michael's College ($19,000 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 26.3% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,056 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 26% larger than aid received Salem College ($36,374 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Salem College .
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Salem College (87%)
Salem College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Salem College (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Salem College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/