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Overview |
Salisbury | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $227 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,656 students)
Salisbury vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 305.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Franciscan than Salisbury University ($30,620.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Franciscan ($19,756 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 38.3% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,390 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 142.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($16,779 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Salisbury vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Salisbury University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Franciscan graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Franciscan graduates. ($208 vs. $227)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/