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Overview |
Salem College | Lee University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Salem College | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Lee 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
- Lee University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Lee University?
- Salem College is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Salem College than Lee University ($30,500.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Lee University ($18,354 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 39.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,840 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 114% larger than aid received Lee University ($30,048 vs. $14,042)
Salem College vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 31 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Salem College vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Lee 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 Lee University and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Lee University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lee University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $35,000)
- Lee University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/