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TU WSSU Frostburg State University UMES UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Maryland Delaware State University Morgan State| Salisbury University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | NCAT | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Salisbury | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $299 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or NCAT?
- Salisbury University is 113.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Salisbury than North Carolina A & T State University ($18,032.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Salisbury ($9,189 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 41.5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,179 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than North Carolina A & T State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,082 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Salisbury vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $13,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $38,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $8,847 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,153 vs. $29,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($208 vs. $299)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/