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Overview |
Salisbury | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $246 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,779 students)
Salisbury vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Johnson State College than Salisbury University ($25,680.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than Salisbury ($15,546 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 4.7% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,404 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 84.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($12,740 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
Salisbury vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Johnson State College (67% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $33,900)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,819)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($208 vs. $246)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/