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Overview |
Salisbury | MWSU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $225 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | MWSU | ||
| 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,023 students)
Salisbury vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or MWSU?
- Salisbury University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Salisbury than Missouri Western State University ($18,032.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Salisbury ($11,917 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 27.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,200 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,531 vs. $6,917)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Salisbury vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Missouri Western State University (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $15,500 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,500)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,665 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,818)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($208 vs. $225)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/