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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland BU NYU UMBC Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's Northeastern| Salisbury University | The King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | The King's College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Salisbury | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Salisbury | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 326 students)
Salisbury vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or The King's College?
- The King's College is 177.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at The King's College than Salisbury University ($21,000.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than The King's College ($19,756 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 41.6% lower than costs at The King's College ($12,990 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Salisbury University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 256.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($24,640 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at The King's College (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Salisbury vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or The King's 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 The King's College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than The King's College (67% vs. 51%)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,097 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's 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/