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Overview |
Salem College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,154 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Southern Adventist University?
- Salem College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Salem College than Southern Adventist University ($31,720.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Southern Adventist University ($19,000 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 54.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,460 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 131% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($28,860 vs. $12,495)
Salem College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Salem College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Salem College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Southern Adventist University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $35,000)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/