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Overview |
Salisbury | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 80% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $253 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Salisbury than University of North Dakota ($18,400.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than University of North Dakota ($17,931 vs. $18,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 21.5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,046 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of North Dakota (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 40.3% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($8,192 vs. $5,840)
Salisbury vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
Salisbury vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of North Dakota (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $2,700 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,347 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($208 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota 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/