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Overview |
Salisbury | HPU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
Salisbury | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $231 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 6,052 students)
Salisbury vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or HPU?
- High Point University is 402.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.6% higher at HPU than Salisbury University ($38,748.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than HPU ($17,931 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 37.6% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,416 vs. $18,462)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University as High Point University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 121.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($18,149 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than HPU (76.8%)
Salisbury vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or HPU? 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 HPU and Salisbury.
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,000 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,268 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,421)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($208 vs. $231)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/