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Overview |
Salisbury | UMass | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Salisbury | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $248 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 114.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at UMass than Salisbury University ($37,405.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than UMass ($19,756 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,990 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 78.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($12,350 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UMass (63.5%)
Salisbury vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or UMass? 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 UMass and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is the same as at University of Massachusetts Amherst (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $3,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,847 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($208 vs. $248)
- More UMass 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/