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Overview |
Salisbury | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 673.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.1% higher at Syracuse than Salisbury University ($58,440.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Syracuse ($19,756 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 32.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($12,990 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Syracuse University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 402.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($34,737 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Salisbury vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Salisbury University (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/