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Overview |
Salisbury | LHU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Salisbury | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,920 students)
Salisbury vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Salisbury than Lock Haven University ($18,032.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 25.5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,350 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Lock Haven University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($6,917 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at LHU (3.41)
Salisbury vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or LHU? 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 LHU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Lock Haven University (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $9,900 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/