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Overview |
Salisbury | Hunter | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $119 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Hunter | ||
| 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 Hunter College is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Hunter?
- Salisbury University is 9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Salisbury than CUNY Hunter College ($18,032.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Salisbury ($4,848 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 20.2% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,808 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,325 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Salisbury vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than CUNY Hunter College (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $8,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($11,548 vs. $20,153)
- Hunter graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($119 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/