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Overview |
UNCW | Salem College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNCW | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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 Wilmington is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 469 students)
UNCW vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Salem College?
- Salem College is 586.5% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Salem College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($30,500.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than UNCW ($18,354 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 1.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,120 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 383.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($30,048 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 43 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming UNCW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Salem College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $9,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $35,000)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/