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UMBC Maryland WCU Frostburg State University WVU UMES Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Salisbury University | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | TU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 19,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $7,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $24,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $11,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 62% |
Admission |
Salisbury | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 18,948 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 15,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $183 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | TU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or TU?
- Salisbury University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,706.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at TU than Salisbury University ($24,402.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Salisbury ($15,064 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 16.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,416 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Towson University (89% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 41.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($11,565 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TU (3.69)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than TU (82.8%)
Salisbury vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or TU? 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 TU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Towson University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $2,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,153)
- TU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($183 vs. $208)
- More TU 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/