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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Delaware State University UAFS Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus| Arkansas Tech University | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
ATU | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $208 |
Diversity |
ATU | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 7,123 students)
ATU vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Salisbury?
- Salisbury University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Salisbury than Arkansas Tech University ($18,032.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Salisbury ($12,016 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 41.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,157 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Arkansas Tech University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 22% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,440 vs. $6,917)
ATU vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
ATU vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Arkansas Tech University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $14,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,153)
- ATU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($183 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/