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TU URI Frostburg State University UMES SHU Roger Williams University Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University Bryant University| Salisbury University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | RIC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 62% |
Admission |
Salisbury | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $219 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,787 students)
Salisbury vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at RIC than Salisbury University ($25,014.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Salisbury ($11,014 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 3.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,990 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Rhode Island College (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($7,537 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than RIC (87.5%)
Salisbury vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or RIC? 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 RIC and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Rhode Island College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,047 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,200)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($208 vs. $219)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/