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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland TU William & Mary VCU| Salisbury University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 55% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $247 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Virginia Tech than Salisbury University ($33,310.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Virginia Tech ($17,931 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 11% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($13,416 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Virginia Tech (89% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is 4.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,542 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Salisbury vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Salisbury University (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $13,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,966)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($208 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/