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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond TU BU Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI Penn State| Salisbury University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 55% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $250 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 680.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227% higher at Lehigh than Salisbury University ($58,970.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Lehigh ($19,756 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 22.3% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($12,990 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Lehigh University (95% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 537.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($44,116 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Lehigh (37%)
Salisbury vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Salisbury University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $37,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,256)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($208 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/