| Salem vs. Duke |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#103 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in National Universities #17 in World University Rankings #1 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$32,236 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,805 |
| cheaper$6,600 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$63,985 |
| Less$25,284 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$50,142 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier87.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.35% |
| Lower8.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable54.98% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller469 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,023 |
| Smaller364 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,640 |
| Smaller105 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,383 |
| Smaller67 | Online Student Population | Larger950 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 281) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,273) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 73 | Number of faculties | 4,305 |
| Lower$51,712 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$162,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.