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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Misericordia University Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University Wilkes St. Mary's DeSales University| Salisbury University | Marywood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Marywood | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 2,850 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $24,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $27,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 3,136 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 2,625 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Marywood | ||
| 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 Marywood based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 2,850 students)
Salisbury vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 389.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Marywood than Salisbury University ($37,700.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Marywood ($17,931 vs. $24,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 12.6% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,416 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 240.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,875 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Marywood (83.7%)
Salisbury vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Marywood University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Marywood 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/