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Overview |
Salisbury | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Salisbury | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $204 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,976 students)
Salisbury vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or SUNY-ESF?
- Salisbury University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at SUNY-ESF than Salisbury University ($18,720.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than SUNY-ESF ($19,756 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 33.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($12,990 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 26% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,713 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Salisbury vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $403 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,153)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($204 vs. $208)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/