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Overview |
Salisbury | York | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $90 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | York | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 6,446 students)
Salisbury vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or York?
- Salisbury University is 9% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Salisbury than CUNY York College ($18,032.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Salisbury ($6,670 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 37.9% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($12,990 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 30.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,036 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at York (3.15)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than York (59.1%)
Salisbury vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or 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 York and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than CUNY York College (67% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $8,800 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $11,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($8,800 vs. $20,153)
- York graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($90 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/