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ECU UNC Charlotte TU UNCW NC State Frostburg State University UMES ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU Maryland| Salisbury University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | UNCG | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 83% |
Admission |
Salisbury | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $235 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | UNCG | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or UNCG?
- Salisbury University is 74.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($7,706.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at UNCG than Salisbury University ($20,168.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Salisbury ($10,592 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 27.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,534 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 8.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,921 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Salisbury (88.6%)
Salisbury vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $12,900 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,584 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,737)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($208 vs. $235)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/