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Overview |
Salisbury | D&E College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $245 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
Salisbury | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 650 students)
Salisbury vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 295.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at D&E College than Salisbury University ($29,880.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than D&E College ($19,756 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 28.3% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,125 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 263.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($25,119 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Salisbury vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or D&E 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 D&E College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Davis & Elkins College (67% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $14,500 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $37,500)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,559 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,712)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($208 vs. $245)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/