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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas Meredith UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Salem College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | TLU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at TLU than Salem College ($33,300.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than TLU ($18,354 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 8.6% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,330 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($30,048 vs. $23,729)
Salem College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 113 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or TLU? 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 TLU and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $35,000)
- Texas Lutheran University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Lutheran University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More TLU 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/