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Overview |
Salisbury | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,731 students)
Salisbury vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 560.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.8% higher at University of Scranton than Salisbury University ($49,912.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than University of Scranton ($19,756 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 26.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,990 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 336.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($30,218 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
Salisbury vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Salisbury University (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $10,100 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/