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Overview |
Salisbury | Drew University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Salisbury | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,092 students)
Salisbury vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Drew University?
- Drew University is 470.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.9% higher at Drew University than Salisbury University ($43,074.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Drew University ($19,756 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 26.3% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,990 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 361.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($31,901 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Salisbury vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Drew University? 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 Drew University and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Salisbury University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/