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Overview |
Salem College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 982/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Salem College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Lincoln Memorial 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Salem College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Salem College than Lincoln Memorial University ($30,500.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Lincoln Memorial University ($18,354 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 11.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,070 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 57.3% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($30,048 vs. $19,105)
Salem College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 64 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Salem College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $35,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/