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Overview |
Salisbury | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Salisbury | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $234 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Salisbury | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,337 students)
Salisbury vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 349.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Salisbury University ($33,952.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Salisbury ($18,701 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 5.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,264 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Salisbury University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 310.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($28,392 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Salisbury vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (67% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $8,800 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $43,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,565 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,718)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($208 vs. $234)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College 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/