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TU Penn State Syracuse Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT Villanova Rutgers WCU Lehigh NJIT| Salisbury University | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Drexel | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $271 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 649% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.9% higher at Drexel than Salisbury University ($56,595.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Drexel ($19,756 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 30.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,990 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 389.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($33,861 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Salisbury vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Salisbury University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,243)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($208 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/