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Overview |
Salisbury | Stockton | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 9,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $12,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $20,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $11,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 9,591 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 8,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $218 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Stockton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Stockton?
- Stockton University is 68.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Stockton than Salisbury University ($20,474.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Salisbury ($18,515 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 4.4% lower than costs at Stockton University ($12,990 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Stockton University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 68.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($11,635 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Salisbury vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Stockton? 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 Stockton and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Stockton University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $955 lower median federal student loan debt than Stockton graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,108)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Stockton graduates. ($208 vs. $218)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/