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Overview |
Salisbury | Chatham | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $211 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,387 students)
Salisbury vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 437.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Chatham than Salisbury University ($40,625.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Chatham ($19,756 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 2.1% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,719 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 295.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,330 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Salisbury vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Chatham University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $347 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($20,153 vs. $20,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($208 vs. $211)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/