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Overview |
Salisbury | USD | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
Salisbury | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | USD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Salisbury than University of South Dakota ($18,032.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Salisbury ($18,378 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 58% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($8,224 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of South Dakota (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 9.7% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($6,917 vs. $6,308)
Salisbury vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or USD? 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 USD and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of South Dakota (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $3,800 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/