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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Lees-McRae College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lees McRae College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (839 students vs. 519 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Salem College than Lees McRae College ($31,720.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Lees-McRae College ($19,000 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($13,056 vs. $13,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 45.4% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($28,860 vs. $19,843)
Lees-McRae College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Lees-McRae College .
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Salem 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 Salem College and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Lees McRae College (53% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/