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Overview |
Union College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Union College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Union College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Salem 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
- Union College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (970 students vs. 469 students)
Union College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Salem College than Union College ($30,500.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Salem College ($18,221 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 48.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,261 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Union College ($30,048 vs. $23,168)
Union College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 149 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Union College (3.15)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Union College (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $200 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/