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Overview |
Salisbury | Utica College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $248 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,861 students)
Salisbury vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Utica College?
- Utica College is 207.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Utica College than Salisbury University ($23,208.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Utica College ($19,756 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 2.5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,667 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 101.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($13,939 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Salisbury vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Utica College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($208 vs. $248)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/