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Overview |
Salisbury | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $266 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Salisbury | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,360 students)
Salisbury vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 233.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Wilson College than Salisbury University ($25,200.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Wilson College ($19,756 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 8.5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,968 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 105.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($14,241 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Wilson College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $34,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,750)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($208 vs. $266)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/