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TU Frostburg State University UMES Boise State Idaho Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland BYU-I UMBC Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's| Idaho State University | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
ISU | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $208 |
Diversity |
ISU | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Idaho State University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 7,123 students)
ISU vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Salisbury?
- Salisbury University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at ISU than Salisbury University ($23,906.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Salisbury ($12,425 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 70.3% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($7,626 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,145 vs. $6,917)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or ISU .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at ISU (3.41)
ISU vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Idaho State University (67% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $9,700 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,950)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($208 vs. $237)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/