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Overview |
Salisbury | Medgar | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $93 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,640 students)
Salisbury vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Medgar ?
- Salisbury University is 9% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Salisbury than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($18,032.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Salisbury ($8,250 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 37.9% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,990 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 22.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,467 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Medgar (87.6%)
Salisbury vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $11,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($9,033 vs. $20,153)
- Medgar graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($93 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/