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SCAD UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU Meredith UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon UNCG Point Park University WCU| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Salem College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNCSA | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 School of the Arts is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 469 students)
UNCSA vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Salem College?
- Salem College is 369.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Salem College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($30,500.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Salem College ($11,251 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 4.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,300 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 176.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($30,048 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 11 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Salem College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts earn on average $4,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA 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/