| Salem vs. Mount Olive |
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|---|---|---|
#103 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #78 in Federal Region IV Universities #28 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$32,236 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$25,950 |
| cheaper$6,600 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,700 |
| More$25,284 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,032 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier87.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.59% |
| Lower8.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.55% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller469 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,239 |
| Smaller364 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,019 |
| Smaller105 | Graduate Student Population | Larger220 |
| Smaller67 | Online Student Population | Larger1,247 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 281) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 697) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,273) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 73 | Number of faculties | 162 |
| Lower$51,712 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$60,083 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.