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Overview |
Salisbury | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $234 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,188 students)
Salisbury vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Salisbury University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Salisbury than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($18,032.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Salisbury ($13,427 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 60.5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($8,094 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Wisconsin River Falls (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 54.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($6,917 vs. $4,489)
Salisbury vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
Salisbury vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $7,900 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,572 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,725)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($208 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/