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Overview |
Salisbury | SFC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $252 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Salisbury | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,661 students)
Salisbury vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 259.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at SFC than Salisbury University ($27,188.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Salisbury ($18,602 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 38.6% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($12,990 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 150% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($17,294 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than SFC (84.3%)
Salisbury vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or SFC? 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 SFC and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than St. Francis College (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $2,000 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,272 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,425)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($208 vs. $252)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/