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TU Old Dominion Longwood University Frostburg State University UMES JMU Maryland VSU Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland Virginia Tech VCU| Salisbury University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | RU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Salisbury | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | RU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or RU?
- Radford University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at RU than Salisbury University ($20,246.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Salisbury ($17,105 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 22.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,567 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Salisbury University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,733 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or RU? 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 RU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Radford University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $4,600 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,847 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($208 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/