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AU Georgetown TU Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 95% |
Admission |
George Washington | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 19% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 7,123 students)
George Washington vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Salisbury?
- George Washington University is 722% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.4% higher at George Washington than Salisbury University ($62,110.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than George Washington ($19,756 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 21% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,990 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than George Washington University (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 409.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($35,257 vs. $6,917)
George Washington vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Salisbury University (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $28,500 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,809 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,962)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/