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Overview |
Salem College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Salem College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at University of Lynchburg than Salem College ($34,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than University of Lynchburg ($18,354 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,300 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($30,048 vs. $24,138)
Salem College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 105 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than University of Lynchburg (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $11,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/