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Overview |
Salisbury | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 76% |
Admission |
Salisbury | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/26 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or UW-Eau Claire?
- Salisbury University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Salisbury than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($18,032.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Salisbury ($15,000 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 44.1% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,014 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 62.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($6,917 vs. $4,251)
Salisbury vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UW-Eau Claire (3.59)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
Salisbury vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $4,100 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,900)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,097 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/