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Overview |
Salisbury | NC State | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
Salisbury | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $214 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or NC State?
- Salisbury University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at NC State than Salisbury University ($28,276.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Salisbury ($14,852 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 1.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,748 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 32.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,181 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
Salisbury vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or NC State? 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 NC State and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Salisbury University (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $5,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $629 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,153 vs. $20,782)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($208 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/