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Overview |
Salisbury | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| 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 Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 67.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Salisbury than University of Minnesota Duluth ($18,032.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Salisbury ($18,031 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 34.8% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,638 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Minnesota Duluth (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 6.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($7,345 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (80.7%)
Salisbury vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $1,500 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth 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/