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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Salem College | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | 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 North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 469 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Salem College?
- Salem College is 639.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Salem College than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($30,500.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Salem College ($14,730 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 16.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,556 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 362.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($30,048 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 40 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Salem College (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Asheville earn on average $2,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $6,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,641 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/