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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 469 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Salem College?
- Salem College is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Salem College than Tuskegee University ($30,500.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Tuskegee University ($18,354 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 24.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,844 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 374.8% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($30,048 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 164 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Salem 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 Salem College and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Tuskegee University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- Salem College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/