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Overview |
Salem College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $53,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $53,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $15,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $35,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Salem College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 5,018 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 50.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1236/1398 | ||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,693 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 68.4% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($53,418.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Sewanee than Salem College ($53,418.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Sewanee ($19,000 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 17.5% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($13,056 vs. $15,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 21.6% larger than aid received Salem College ($35,088 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Salem College .
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
Salem College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Salem College (86% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $14,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $35,000)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/