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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland UMBC Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland Mount St. Mary's University Mason Stevenson University Mary Washington College McDaniel College| Salisbury University | St Mary's College of Maryland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,520 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #143 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $20,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Salisbury | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,934 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $210 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | St. Mary'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. Mary's based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,520 students)
Salisbury vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or St. Mary's?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at St. Mary's than Salisbury University ($28,192.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than St. Mary's ($19,756 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 8.9% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,990 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than St Mary's College of Maryland (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 48.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,265 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
Salisbury vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or St. Mary'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. Mary's and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Salisbury University (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $500 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $51,500)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($20,153 vs. $20,370)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($208 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/