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Overview |
Salisbury | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 50% |
Admission |
Salisbury | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $191 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,775 students)
Salisbury vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 302.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at LGCNHS than Salisbury University ($30,408.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than LGCNHS ($19,756 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 18.1% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,000 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (95% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($6,917 vs. $6,133)
Salisbury vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Salisbury vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Salisbury.
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $700 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $1,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,153)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($191 vs. $208)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/