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Overview |
Salisbury | Penn State | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 44% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $277 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 143.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at Penn State than Salisbury University ($35,946.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Penn State ($19,756 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 1.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,744 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Penn State Main Campus (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 45.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,066 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Salisbury vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Penn State? 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 State and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Salisbury University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $3,300 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,665 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,818)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($208 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/