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Overview |
Salisbury | UArts | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,313 students)
Salisbury vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 574.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.6% higher at UArts than Salisbury University ($50,950.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than UArts ($19,756 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 38.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,990 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 268.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($25,460 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UArts (80%)
Salisbury vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or UArts? 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 UArts and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than The University of the Arts (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $17,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $34,500)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/