Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
TU Frostburg State University UMES Stonehill College Merrimack Maryland Delaware State University Worcester State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Clark University Holy Cross| Salisbury University | Assumption College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Salisbury | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | assumption.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Salisbury | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $46,680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Assumption College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Assumption College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Salisbury | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Assumption College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Salisbury | Assumption College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Assumption College | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,059 students)
Salisbury vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 517.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at Assumption College than Salisbury University ($46,680.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Assumption College ($19,756 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 12.1% lower than costs at Assumption College ($12,990 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 369.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($32,492 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Salisbury vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Assumption College? 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 Assumption College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is the same as at Assumption College (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/