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TU Marist College SUNY Cortland Frostburg State University UMES Syracuse Union College Maryland Quinnipiac Delaware State University Temple Clark University| Salisbury University | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $266 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,054 students)
Salisbury vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 536.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.9% higher at Ithaca College than Salisbury University ($48,126.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Ithaca College ($19,756 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 22.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,990 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 329% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($29,677 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Salisbury vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Salisbury University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,750)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($208 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/