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Overview |
Salisbury | EOU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $8,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $21,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Salisbury | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $236 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | EOU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,674 students)
Salisbury vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or EOU?
- Eastern Oregon University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at EOU than Salisbury University ($21,330.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Salisbury ($15,234 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 20.6% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,770 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Oregon University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($7,718 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at EOU (3.54)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or EOU? 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 EOU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Eastern Oregon University (67% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $9,800 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,686 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,839)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($208 vs. $236)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/