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Overview |
Salisbury | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,231 students)
Salisbury vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 620.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.9% higher at Susquahanna than Salisbury University ($54,440.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Susquahanna ($19,756 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 15.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,990 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Susquehanna University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 491.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($40,914 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Salisbury vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Salisbury University (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/