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Overview |
Salem College | UTC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Salem College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Salem College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or UTC?
- Salem College is 281.6% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Salem College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($30,500.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Salem College ($14,417 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 29.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,500 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 222.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($30,048 vs. $9,309)
Salem College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 32 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than UTC (82.6%)
Salem College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or UTC? 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 UTC and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $5,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $35,000)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More UTC 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/