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Overview |
Salisbury | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Immaculata University | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,361 students)
Salisbury vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 256% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Immaculata University than Salisbury University ($26,900.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Immaculata University ($19,756 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 2.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,620 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 127.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($15,749 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Salisbury vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Immaculata University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/