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Overview |
Salisbury | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 57% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick 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 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 New Brunswick than Salisbury ($17,535 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 7.1% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($12,990 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 84.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($12,785 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Salisbury vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Rutgers? 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 and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Salisbury University (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick 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 graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,215)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($208 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers 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/