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Overview |
Alabama State | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1180/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $208 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Salisbury?
- Alabama State University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Salisbury than Alabama State University ($18,032.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Salisbury ($13,176 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 114.7% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($6,050 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 45% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,029 vs. $6,917)
Alabama State vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Alabama State vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Alabama State University (67% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $29,500)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $11,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($20,153 vs. $32,091)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($208 vs. $331)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/