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Overview |
Salem College | UofSC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Salem College | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem College | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salem College | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or UofSC?
- Salem College is 158.1% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at UofSC than Salem College ($34,534.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than UofSC ($19,000 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 4% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,558 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 326.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($28,860 vs. $6,762)
Salem College vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 101 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than UofSC (61.5%)
Salem College vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Salem College (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $16,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $35,000)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/