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TU ECSU Frostburg State University UMES SCSU Maryland Delaware State University CCSU Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's| Western Connecticut State University | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 95% |
Admission |
WestConn | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
Academics |
WestConn | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 19% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Salisbury?
- Salisbury University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at WestConn than Salisbury University ($19,358.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Salisbury ($15,862 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 12.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,990 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Western Connecticut State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,057 vs. $6,917)
WestConn vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Western Connecticut State University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $4,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/