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Overview |
Salisbury | W&J | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | W&J | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 1,162 students)
Salisbury vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 258.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at W&J than Salisbury University ($27,605.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than W&J ($17,931 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 3.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,416 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 375.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($38,971 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than W&J (81.5%)
Salisbury vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or W&J? 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 W&J and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Salisbury University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/