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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| Salem College | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
Salem College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Liberty University?
- Salem College is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Salem College than Liberty University ($30,500.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Liberty University ($18,354 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 0.4% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,300 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 140.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($30,048 vs. $12,471)
Salem College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 49 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Liberty University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,000)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/