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Overview |
Salisbury | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,021 students)
Salisbury vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 363.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Elizabethtown College than Salisbury University ($35,020.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Elizabethtown College ($19,756 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 2.8% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,642 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 209.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($21,405 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Salisbury vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Salisbury University (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $200 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $51,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/