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Overview |
AU | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $208 |
Diversity |
AU | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 19% | ||
Campus |
AU | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 7,123 students)
AU vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Salisbury?
- American University is 602.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.3% higher at AU than Salisbury University ($53,070.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than AU ($19,756 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 20.9% lower than costs at American University ($12,990 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than American University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 292.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,138 vs. $6,917)
AU vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or AU .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AU (3.7)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Salisbury University (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,097 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($208 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/