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Overview |
Salisbury | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Camden, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 5,966 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $14,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $15,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 11,145 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 8,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 6.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $229 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| 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 Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,966 students)
Salisbury vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Rutgers University-Camden?
- Rutgers University Camden is 70.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than Salisbury University ($30,600.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Salisbury ($14,151 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 0.5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,923 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Rutgers University Camden (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 126.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($15,670 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Rutgers University-Camden? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Camden or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Salisbury vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 Rutgers University-Camden and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Rutgers University Camden (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $14,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,215)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($208 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/