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Overview |
Salisbury | WSSU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
Salisbury | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $265 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,004 students)
Salisbury vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or WSSU?
- Salisbury University is 122.2% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Salisbury than Winston Salem State University ($18,032.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Salisbury ($14,097 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 15.8% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,220 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Winston Salem State University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,350 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Salisbury vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Winston Salem State University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $16,300 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $35,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,510 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,663)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($208 vs. $265)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/