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Overview |
Salisbury | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Salisbury | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,026 students)
Salisbury vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 514.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at Arcadia than Salisbury University ($46,430.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Arcadia ($19,756 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 5.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,990 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 347.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($30,934 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Salisbury vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Arcadia University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/