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Overview |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| 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-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 1,940 students)
Salisbury vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 77.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Salisbury University ($25,534.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Salisbury ($17,909 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 9.2% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,290 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Salisbury University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 32.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,886 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Salisbury (88.6%)
Salisbury vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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-Johnstown and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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-Johnstown graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,909)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($208 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/