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Overview |
Salisbury | WCU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
Admission |
Salisbury | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $242 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at WCU than Salisbury University ($19,290.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than WCU ($19,756 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 9.5% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,990 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 27.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($6,917 vs. $5,443)
Salisbury vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WCU (3.43)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than WCU (87.8%)
Salisbury vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or WCU? 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 WCU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Salisbury University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $3,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,347 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($208 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/