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Overview |
Salisbury | Central | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $232 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Central | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Salisbury than University of Central Missouri ($18,032.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Salisbury ($15,117 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 33.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,699 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 6.1% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($6,917 vs. $6,517)
Salisbury vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Central (3.68)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Central (71.3%)
Salisbury vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Central? 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 Central and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Central Missouri (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,500)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,441)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/