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Overview |
Salem College | Linfield | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 13% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 53.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Linfield than Salem College ($46,700.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Linfield ($18,354 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 10.6% lower than costs at Linfield University ($12,300 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 1% larger than aid received Linfield University ($30,048 vs. $29,744)
Salem College vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 58 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Salem College (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $35,000)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/