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Overview |
Salisbury | PHC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | N/A |
Diversity |
Salisbury | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 409 students)
Salisbury vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 275.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at PHC than Salisbury University ($28,400.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than PHC ($19,756 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 17.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,020 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 95.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($13,531 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than PHC (75.8%)
Salisbury vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or PHC? 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 PHC and Salisbury.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/