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Overview |
Salisbury | CHC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $273 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,420 students)
Salisbury vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 415.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at CHC than Salisbury University ($38,950.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than CHC ($19,756 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 8.3% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,000 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 323.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($29,288 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or CHC? 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 CHC and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Chestnut Hill College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $6,700 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,328 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,481)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($208 vs. $273)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC 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/