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Overview |
Salisbury | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,729 students)
Salisbury vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 669.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.3% higher at Lafayette College than Salisbury University ($58,110.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Lafayette College ($19,756 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 33.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($12,990 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 261.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($24,981 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Salisbury vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Salisbury University (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $29,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/