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Overview |
Salisbury | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $117 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or City College of New York?
- Salisbury University is 9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Salisbury than CUNY City College ($18,032.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Salisbury ($5,181 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 31.5% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,990 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 42% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,822 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Salisbury vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than CUNY City College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $2,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $8,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($11,400 vs. $20,153)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($117 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/