Salem College vs. Lubbock Christian University

Salem College vs. Lubbock Christian University comparison

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Overview	Salem College	Lubbock Christian University
Location	Winston Salem, NC	Lubbock, TX
Setting	Midsize City	Midsize City
Enrollment	469	1,596
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#701
Religious Affiliation	Moravian Church	Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	salem.edu	lcu.edu
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Costs	Salem College	Lubbock Christian University
Tuition (In State)	$30,500	$25,900
Tuition (Out of State)	$30,500	$25,900
Room & Board	$12,300	$8,724
Avg Net Price	$18,354	$23,551
Avg Grant Aid	$30,048	$14,745
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Salem College	Lubbock Christian University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,159	1,070
Admitted	1,014	873
Acceptance Rate	87.5%	81.6%
Enrolled %	9%	32%
Avg High School GPA	3.3	3.71
Typical High School Grades	B+	A-
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	17/21	19/24
SAT Range	1053/1200	940/1190
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline		Jun 1, 2025

Academics	Salem College	Lubbock Christian University
Student to Faculty Ratio	16:1	12:1
Popular Majors	Social Sciences (20%) Business (16%) Biology (11%) Visual and Performing Arts (8%) English and Literature (7%)	Business (24%) Education (19%) Health Professions (16%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%) Human Services (5%)
Outcomes	Salem College	Lubbock Christian University
Graduation Rate	53%	48%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$35,000	$49,700
Making Student Loan Payments	53%	60%
Median Student Loan Debt	$27,000	$24,500
Median Loan Payment	$279	$253

Diversity	Salem College	Lubbock Christian University
% Men	3%	35%
% Women	97%	65%
Racial Diversity	High	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	55%	67%
% Black	22%	4%
% Hispanic	12%	25%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	0%
% International	1%	2%
% Unknown Race	4%	0%

Students	Salem College	Lubbock Christian University
% In-State	78%	84%
% Out-of-State	22%	13%
Campus	Salem College	Lubbock Christian 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

• Lubbock Christian University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 469 students)

Salem College vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Lubbock Christian University?

• Salem College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $25,900.00)
• Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Salem College than Lubbock Christian University ($30,500.00 vs. $25,900.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Lubbock Christian University ($18,354 vs. $23,551)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 41% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,724 vs. $12,300)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 103.8% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($30,048 vs. $14,745)

Salem College vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Lubbock Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lubbock Christian University or Salem College .

• The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 101 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
• Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
• Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Salem College (3.3)
• Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)

Salem College vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Salem College or Lubbock Christian 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 Lubbock Christian University and Salem College.

• The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Lubbock Christian University (53% vs. 48%)
• Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $35,000)
• Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
• Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
• More Lubbock Christian 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/