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Overview |
Salisbury | VWC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,538 students)
Salisbury vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 376.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at VWC than Salisbury University ($36,010.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than VWC ($19,756 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 17.3% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,070 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 298.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,568 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than VWC (81.4%)
Salisbury vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or VWC? 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 VWC and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC 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/