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Overview |
Chipola | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Chipola | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chipola | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $208 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Chipola | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Salisbury?
- Salisbury University is 219.5% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120% higher at Salisbury than Chipola College ($18,032.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Salisbury ($3,316 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 184.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($4,560 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Chipola College ($6,917 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 1.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and Chipola.
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $33,000)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/