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Meredith Cedarville University Liberty University| Salem College | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Salem College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Salem College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Salem College than Lancaster Bible College ($30,500.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Lancaster Bible College ($18,354 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 9.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,190 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 68.3% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($30,048 vs. $17,852)
Salem College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Lancaster Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lancaster Bible College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 116 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Lancaster Bible 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 Lancaster Bible College and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/