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TLU Texas State Meredith UT Arlington Schreiner University Southwestern Adventist University UIW UTSA Texas A & M International University| Salem College | Concordia University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $34,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Salem College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Texas is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,863 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Concordia University-Texas?
- Concordia University Texas is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Salem College ($34,700.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Concordia University-Texas ($18,354 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 11.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($12,300 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Texas ($30,048 vs. $24,594)
Salem College vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 121 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Concordia University-Texas (85.7%)
Salem College vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Concordia University-Texas? 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 Concordia University-Texas and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Concordia University Texas (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $11,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College students graduate with a $174 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,174)
- Salem College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas 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/