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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Southern New Hampshire University Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's Stevenson University Rutgers University-Newark| Salisbury University | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | TESC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Salisbury | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $111 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Salisbury | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or TESC?
- Salisbury University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Salisbury than Thomas Edison State College ($18,032.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 154.6% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($5,103 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Thomas Edison State College (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($6,917 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Salisbury .
Salisbury vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or TESC? 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 TESC and Salisbury.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $52,000)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $9,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($10,750 vs. $20,153)
- TESC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($111 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/