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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU TU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| Salisbury University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Mason | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $204 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Mason?
- George Mason University is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Mason than Salisbury University ($35,377.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Salisbury ($18,479 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,990 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than George Mason University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 55.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,760 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Mason (90%)
Salisbury vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Mason? 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 Mason and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than George Mason University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $403 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,153)
- Mason graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($204 vs. $208)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/