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Overview |
Salisbury | Penn College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Penn 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,241 students)
Salisbury vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 104.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Penn College than Salisbury University ($23,190.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Penn College ($19,756 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 7.1% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,130 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 4.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($7,254 vs. $6,917)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Salisbury vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Penn 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 Penn College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/