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TU Frostburg State University UMES St. Bona Maryland Delaware State University Le Moyne College UB Loyola University Maryland UMBC SUNY at Geneseo Mount St. Mary's University| Salisbury University | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Fisher | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $247 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,621 students)
Salisbury vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 386.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at Fisher than Salisbury University ($36,748.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Fisher ($19,756 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 5.2% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($12,990 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 220.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($22,155 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Fisher (73%)
Salisbury vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Salisbury University (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,900)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($208 vs. $247)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/