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Overview |
Salisbury | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $217 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,137 students)
Salisbury vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 704.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237% higher at Dickinson College than Salisbury University ($60,776.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Dickinson College ($19,756 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 22.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,990 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Dickinson College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 471.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($39,554 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Salisbury vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Salisbury University (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $847 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($208 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/