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Overview |
Salisbury | Pitt | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $278 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 161.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.3% higher at Pitt than Salisbury University ($38,520.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Pitt ($17,931 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 0% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,416 vs. $13,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 28.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,551 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Salisbury vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Salisbury University (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $6,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,909)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($208 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/