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TU KSC Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's| Salisbury University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Salisbury | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,872 students)
Salisbury vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Plymouth than Salisbury University ($22,250.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Plymouth ($19,756 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 10% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,810 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,286 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Plymouth State University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/