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Overview |
Salisbury | CW | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 891 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $23,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $23,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $11,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $18,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 460 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $247 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | CW | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 891 students)
Salisbury vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 201.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($23,220.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at CW than Salisbury University ($23,220.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Salisbury ($11,332 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 40.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,520 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Salisbury University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 130.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($18,905 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Salisbury .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Salisbury (88.6%)
Salisbury vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or CW? 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 CW and Salisbury.
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $12,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,741 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,894)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($208 vs. $247)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/