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TU WCU Penn State La Salle University Drexel St. Joe's Frostburg State University UMES Pitt Rutgers Penn State Abington Maryland| Salisbury University | Temple University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Temple | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Temple?
- Temple University is 174% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($21,114.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Temple than Salisbury University ($36,494.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Temple ($17,931 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 26.5% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,416 vs. $16,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University as Temple University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($11,891 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Temple (82.9%)
Salisbury vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Temple? 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 Temple and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Salisbury University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/