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Overview |
Salisbury | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $229 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 6,787 students)
Salisbury vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Fayetteville State University?
- Salisbury University is 655.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.6% higher at Salisbury than Fayetteville State University ($18,032.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Salisbury ($6,355 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 37.6% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,440 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Fayetteville State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,050 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Salisbury vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Fayetteville State University (67% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $32,500)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,161)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($208 vs. $229)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/