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Overview |
UNCG | Salem College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UNCG | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 Greensboro is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 469 students)
UNCG vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Salem College?
- Salem College is 589.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Salem College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($30,500.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Salem College ($10,979 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 23.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,924 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 263.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($30,048 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 84 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Salem College (87.5%)
UNCG vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is the same as at Salem College (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $4,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,000)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/