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Overview |
CSU | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $208 |
Diversity |
CSU | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Salisbury?
- Chicago State University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at Salisbury than Chicago State University ($18,032.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Salisbury ($6,446 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 6.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,990 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Chicago State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 129.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($15,891 vs. $6,917)
CSU vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Chicago State University (67% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $13,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $38,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $11,097 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $31,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($208 vs. $323)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/