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TU JMU VCU CNU Mason Frostburg State University UMES Longwood University William & Mary UVA Maryland Delaware State University| Salisbury University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,757 students)
Salisbury vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Mary Washington College than Salisbury University ($25,858.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Mary Washington College ($19,756 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 7.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,090 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Mary Washington (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 30.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,046 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Salisbury vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Salisbury University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $3,500 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/