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TU Maryland George Washington Frostburg State University UMES UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason VCU| Howard University | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Howard | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Howard | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 7,123 students)
Howard vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Salisbury?
- Howard University is 304.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Howard than Salisbury University ($30,584.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Howard ($19,756 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 22.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,990 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 190.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($20,063 vs. $6,917)
Howard vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Howard University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $51,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard 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/