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Overview |
Salisbury | Providence | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,473 students)
Salisbury vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Providence?
- Providence College is 654.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216% higher at Providence than Salisbury University ($56,980.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Providence ($19,756 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 27.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,990 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Providence College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 347.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($30,971 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Providence (52.8%)
Salisbury vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Providence? 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 Providence and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Salisbury University (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/