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Overview |
Salisbury | CofC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 81% |
Admission |
Salisbury | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at CofC than Salisbury University ($36,398.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than CofC ($17,931 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 4.6% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($13,416 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than College of Charleston (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 19.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,811 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than CofC (72%)
Salisbury vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or CofC? 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 CofC and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than College of Charleston (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,800 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,347 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/