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Overview |
Salisbury | USMMA | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 11% |
Admission |
Salisbury | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $67 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 943 students)
Salisbury vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or USMMA?
- Salisbury University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Salisbury than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($18,032.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Salisbury ($4,891 vs. $19,756)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (95% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 54.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($6,917 vs. $4,489)
Salisbury vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Salisbury vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Salisbury.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $40,400 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $52,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $13,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($6,500 vs. $20,153)
- USMMA graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($67 vs. $208)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/