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Overview |
Salisbury | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | MSU Billings | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $180 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,057 students)
Salisbury vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or MSU Billings?
- Salisbury University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at MSU Billings than Salisbury University ($18,209.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Salisbury ($12,487 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 55.6% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($8,348 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($6,917 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
Salisbury vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Montana State University Billings (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $14,200 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $2,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,153)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($180 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/