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Overview |
Salisbury | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $129 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 470.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139% higher at Jefferson than Salisbury University ($43,100.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Jefferson ($19,756 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 13.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,990 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 369.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($32,486 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Salisbury vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Salisbury.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $70,900 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $52,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,153)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($129 vs. $208)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/