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Overview |
Salisbury | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.23 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $255 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,268 students)
Salisbury vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Salisbury University is 18% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Salisbury than Miami University Hamilton ($18,032.00 vs. $17,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Salisbury ($10,580 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 21.8% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($12,990 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Miami University Hamilton (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($6,917 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Salisbury vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Miami University Hamilton (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $2,300 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,750)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($208 vs. $255)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Hamilton students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/