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Overview |
Salisbury | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $217 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Salisbury University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Salisbury University ($24,910.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Salisbury ($17,714 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 20.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($12,990 vs. $15,598)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University as SUNY at Albany (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 66% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($11,485 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Salisbury vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than SUNY at Albany (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $3,800 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $912 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,065)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($208 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/