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Overview |
Salisbury | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $299 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,353 students)
Salisbury vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 600.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.6% higher at Allegheny College than Salisbury University ($52,950.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Allegheny College ($19,756 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 6.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,990 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 515.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($42,599 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Salisbury vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Salisbury University (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $8,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $29,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($208 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/