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Overview |
Salisbury | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $266 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 87.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Salisbury University ($30,317.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Salisbury ($19,700 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 27% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,990 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 45.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,055 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or UMass Dartmouth? 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 Dartmouth and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $3,000 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,607 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,760)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($208 vs. $266)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/