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Overview |
Salisbury | City Tech | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 13,087 | ||
| 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 | City Tech | ||
| 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 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 17.4% | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Salisbury | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $109 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | City Tech | ||
| 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
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or City Tech?
- Salisbury University is 9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Salisbury than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($18,032.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Salisbury ($6,406 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 37.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,990 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 27.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,797 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than City Tech (81.8%)
Salisbury vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (67% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $9,000 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $9,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($10,613 vs. $20,153)
- City Tech graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($109 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech 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/