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Overview |
Salisbury | NJIT | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Salisbury | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1190/1450 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or NJIT?
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is 101.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at NJIT than Salisbury University ($31,658.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Salisbury ($17,762 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 12.4% lower than costs at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($12,990 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than New Jersey Institute of Technology (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey Institute of Technology students is 130.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($15,959 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than NJIT (66%)
Salisbury vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or NJIT? 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 NJIT and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $15,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,847 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NJIT graduates. ($208 vs. $237)
- More NJIT 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/