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Overview |
Salisbury | VMI | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Salisbury | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,512 students)
Salisbury vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at VMI than Salisbury University ($39,590.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Salisbury ($18,129 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 21.7% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,674 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Virginia Military Institute (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 176.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($19,111 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
Salisbury vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or VMI? 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 VMI and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Salisbury University (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $10,100 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/