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USAFA TU West Point Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy Delaware State University VMI Yale Loyola University Maryland| Salisbury University | United States Naval Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Annapolis | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Annapolis, Maryland | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,450 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | usna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Annapolis | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Annapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 12,927 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,390 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1200/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Annapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Annapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | N/A |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Annapolis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Annapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 91% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Annapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Annapolis based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,450 students)
Salisbury vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Annapolis?
- Salisbury University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Salisbury than United States Naval Academy ($18,032.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than United States Naval Academy (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($6,917 vs. $0)
Salisbury vs. Annapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Annapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Annapolis or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Salisbury vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Annapolis? 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 Annapolis and Salisbury.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/