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Overview |
Salisbury | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Salisbury | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,710 students)
Salisbury vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or UW-Superior?
- Salisbury University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Salisbury than University of Wisconsin Superior ($18,032.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Salisbury ($12,908 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 85.2% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($7,013 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than Salisbury University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 87.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($6,917 vs. $3,691)
Salisbury vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $14,300 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $37,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,847 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($208 vs. $237)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/