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Overview |
Salisbury | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $227 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,854 students)
Salisbury vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 717.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Salisbury University ($61,760.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Gettysburg College ($19,756 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 14.9% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,990 vs. $14,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University as Gettysburg College (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 525.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($43,239 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Salisbury vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Salisbury University (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($208 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/