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TU RPI Frostburg State University UMES Clark University Holy Cross RIT Maryland Stevens Northeastern Delaware State University Worcester State University| Salisbury University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | WPI | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Salisbury | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 641.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.6% higher at WPI than Salisbury University ($56,000.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than WPI ($19,756 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 27.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,990 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Salisbury University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 291.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,059 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
Salisbury vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or WPI? 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 WPI and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Salisbury University (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $30,700 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/