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Overview |
Salisbury | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 58% |
Admission |
Salisbury | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 87.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at TCNJ than Salisbury University ($26,934.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than TCNJ ($19,756 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 8.9% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,990 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than The College of New Jersey (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 71% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($11,826 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
Salisbury vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Salisbury University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $10,100 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,097 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/