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TU Furman Wofford College JMU CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson University of Richmond NC State ASU Fairfield University| Salisbury University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Elon | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Elon?
- Elon University is 471.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at Elon than Salisbury University ($44,029.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Elon ($17,931 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 7.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,416 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Elon University (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 113.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($17,523 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Elon (67.3%)
Salisbury vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Elon? 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 Elon and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Salisbury University (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/