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TU IU South Bend Frostburg State University UMES IU BSU Maryland IUPUI EIU Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC| Indiana State University | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $208 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana State | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 7,123 students)
Indiana State vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Salisbury?
- Indiana State University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Indiana State than Salisbury University ($20,880.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Salisbury ($12,688 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,350 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Salisbury University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 56.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,802 vs. $6,917)
Indiana State vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Indiana State vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Indiana State University (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $40,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,720)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($208 vs. $245)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State 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/