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Overview |
MidlandU | Salem College | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 |
MidlandU | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
MidlandU | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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
- Midland University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 469 students)
MidlandU vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Salem College?
- Midland University is 23% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at MidlandU than Salem College ($37,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than MidlandU ($18,354 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 22.2% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,066 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Midland University ($30,048 vs. $27,057)
MidlandU vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 157 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Midland University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and MidlandU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/