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Overview |
Salem College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $51,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $51,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $15,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $31,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $38,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Salem College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 2,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1200/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,873 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 63.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($51,750.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Wofford College than Salem College ($51,750.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Wofford College ($19,000 vs. $31,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 15% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,056 vs. $15,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Wofford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Salem College ($38,779 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 51 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Wofford College (58.6%)
Salem College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Salem College (79% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $23,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $35,000)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/