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Overview |
Kentucky | Salem College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Salem College | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 519 students)
Kentucky vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Salem College?
- Salem College is 167.7% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Kentucky than Salem College ($32,043.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Kentucky ($19,000 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 16.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,056 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 121.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($28,860 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 24 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Salem College (87%)
Kentucky vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Salem College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $16,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $35,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/