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Overview |
Georgia | Salem College | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,615 | 519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,246 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,303 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,657 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,419 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 16,151 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.2% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1078/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 519 students)
Georgia vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Salem College?
- Salem College is 224% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Salem College than University of Georgia ($31,720.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Salem College ($16,303 vs. $19,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 16.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,246 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of Georgia (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 147.6% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($28,860 vs. $11,657)
Georgia vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 133 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgia 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%) than Georgia (37.2%)
Georgia vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Salem College (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $21,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $7,854 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($19,146 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/