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Overview |
Salisbury | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $232 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Salisbury | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 809 students)
Salisbury vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 278.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at St. Andrews University than Salisbury University ($28,600.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than St. Andrews University ($19,756 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 13.2% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,480 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 146.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($17,026 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Salisbury vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than St. Andrews University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $15,600 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,347 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/