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TU State University of New York at New Paltz Frostburg State University UMES University at Albany- SUNY Pace University-New York Maryland SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC| Salisbury University | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $232 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,182 students)
Salisbury vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Purchase College?
- Salisbury University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Salisbury than SUNY at Purchase College ($18,032.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Salisbury ($19,434 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 15.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($12,990 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than SUNY at Purchase College (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 49.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,312 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Salisbury vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $40,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/