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Overview |
Salisbury | Washington College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $250 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Washington College | ||
| 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 955 students)
Salisbury vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Washington College?
- Washington College is 570% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at Washington College than Salisbury University ($50,626.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Washington College ($19,756 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 6.5% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,990 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 415.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($35,683 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Salisbury vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Washington 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 Washington College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Salisbury University (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($208 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/