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Overview |
Salem College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Salem College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Winthrop University?
- Salem College is 99.3% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Salem College than Winthrop University ($30,500.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Salem College ($17,008 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 17.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,488 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 131.8% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($30,048 vs. $12,961)
Salem College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 75 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Salem College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Salem College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $35,000)
- Winthrop University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/