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Marquette University Meredith BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Salem College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | WLC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,094 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at WLC than Salem College ($34,520.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than WLC ($19,000 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 9.9% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,880 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($28,860 vs. $24,122)
Salem College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 18 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than WLC (79%)
Salem College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or WLC? 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 WLC and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Salem College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/