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Overview |
Salisbury | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $289 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 158 students)
Salisbury vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Laurel University?
- Laurel University is 39% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Salisbury than Laurel University ($18,032.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Salisbury ($19,269 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 40% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,280 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Laurel University ($6,917 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Salisbury vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Laurel 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 Laurel University and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Laurel University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $38,900)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $7,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,969)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($208 vs. $289)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/