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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland UCO-Central Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland NWOSU UMBC Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's Stevenson University| Salisbury University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Salisbury | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $162 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,777 students)
Salisbury vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or SWOSU?
- Salisbury University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Salisbury than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($18,032.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Salisbury ($13,699 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 87.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($6,930 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,539 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SWOSU (3.53)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
Salisbury vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $3,400 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $4,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($15,687 vs. $20,153)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($162 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/