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Overview |
Salisbury | St John's | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Salisbury | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 578 students)
Salisbury vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or St John's?
- St John's College is 391.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($37,842.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at St John's than Salisbury University ($37,842.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than St John's ($17,931 vs. $27,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 11.7% lower than costs at St John's College ($13,416 vs. $14,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Salisbury University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 207.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($25,194 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than St John's (44.3%)
Salisbury vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or St John's? 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 St John's and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Salisbury University (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,800 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/