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Overview |
Salisbury | Kings College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Kings College | ||
| 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,993 students)
Salisbury vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Kings College?
- King's College is 423.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Kings College than Salisbury University ($39,522.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Kings College ($19,756 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 12.8% lower than costs at King's College ($12,990 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 324.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($29,352 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Kings 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 Kings College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than King's College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/