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TU Plymouth Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Delaware State University Westfield State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University Salem State University St. Mary's| Salisbury University | Keene State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | KSC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Salisbury | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $271 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,872 students)
Salisbury vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or KSC?
- Keene State College is 55.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at KSC than Salisbury University ($22,663.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Salisbury ($19,546 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 4.2% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,990 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,085 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than KSC (89.5%)
Salisbury vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or KSC? 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 KSC and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Keene State College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $7,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,142 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,295)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($208 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/