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TU Minnesota State University-Mankato Frostburg State University UMES Maryland NDSU Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland Concordia College at Moorhead UMBC St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University| Salisbury University | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 4,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #612 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $8,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $18,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $6,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Salisbury | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 4,654 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 2,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $230 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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 MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 4,410 students)
Salisbury vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at Salisbury than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($18,400.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than MSU Moorhead ($17,931 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 26.6% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,594 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Salisbury University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,192 vs. $6,117)
Salisbury vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
Salisbury vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $9,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,123 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,276)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($208 vs. $230)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/