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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout Delaware State University UWM Loyola University Maryland UMBC UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse| Salisbury University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | UWSP | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Salisbury | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $251 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | UWSP | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or UWSP?
- Salisbury University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Salisbury than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($18,032.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Salisbury ($13,702 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 62.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($8,000 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 65.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($6,917 vs. $4,169)
Salisbury vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Salisbury vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,300 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,207 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,360)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($208 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/