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Overview |
Salisbury | F&M | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 63% |
Admission |
Salisbury | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $227 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,990 students)
Salisbury vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 768.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.1% higher at F&M than Salisbury University ($65,652.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than F&M ($19,756 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 15.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,990 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Franklin and Marshall College (95% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 611% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($49,177 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than F&M (36.2%)
Salisbury vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or F&M? 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 F&M and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Salisbury University (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,847 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($208 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/