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Overview |
Salisbury | TSU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $303 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | TSU | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or TSU?
- Salisbury University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at TSU than Salisbury University ($19,677.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Salisbury ($11,826 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 34.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,664 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 74.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($12,085 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or TSU? 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 TSU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Texas Southern University (67% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $15,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $9,205 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $29,358)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($208 vs. $303)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/