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TU Frostburg State University UMES Drew University Monmouth University Maryland FDU Delaware State University Montclair State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Kean| Salisbury University | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | FDU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,823 students)
Salisbury vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 340.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.5% higher at FDU than Salisbury University ($33,264.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than FDU ($19,756 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 20% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($12,990 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 311.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($28,436 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at FDU (3.42)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than FDU (89.1%)
Salisbury vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or FDU? 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 FDU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $900 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/