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Overview |
Salisbury | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 2,485 students)
Salisbury vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 432.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Alvernia University than Salisbury University ($41,060.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Alvernia University ($17,931 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 12.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,416 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Salisbury University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 249.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($28,611 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Salisbury vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Alvernia University (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/