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Overview |
Salisbury | USciences | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Salisbury | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,420 students)
Salisbury vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 241.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at USciences than Salisbury University ($25,800.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 35.4% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,990 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of the Sciences (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($6,917 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USciences (3.63)
Salisbury vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or USciences? 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 USciences and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of the Sciences (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $39,100 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More USciences 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/