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Overview |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $278 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,328 students)
Salisbury vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 80.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than Salisbury University ($25,534.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Salisbury ($18,194 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 9.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,820 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 51.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,466 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $6,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,756 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,909)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($208 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/