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TU University of Missouri-Columbia Frostburg State University UMES University of Missouri-Kansas City Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland Iowa UMBC Northwest Mount St. Mary's University| Salisbury University | Truman State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Truman State | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $234 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Truman State | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,960 students)
Salisbury vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Truman State?
- Truman State University is 15% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Salisbury than Truman State University ($18,032.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Salisbury ($13,993 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 30.7% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,936 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 44% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,961 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Salisbury vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Salisbury University (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,503 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,656)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($208 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/