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Overview |
Salisbury | Parkside | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 67% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,947 students)
Salisbury vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Parkside?
- Salisbury University is 20% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Salisbury than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($18,032.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Salisbury ($8,510 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 63.1% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($7,966 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (95% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 2.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($7,098 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Salisbury vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (67% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,965)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($208 vs. $237)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/