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Overview |
Salisbury | WVSU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Salisbury | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Salisbury | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,785 students)
Salisbury vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Salisbury than West Virginia State University ($18,032.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Salisbury ($11,684 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,214 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,482 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than West Virginia State University (67% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $19,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $32,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,097 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/