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Overview |
Salisbury | WVU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
Salisbury | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salisbury | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $248 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,648.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at WVU than Salisbury University ($27,360.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Salisbury ($13,691 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 3.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($13,416 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Salisbury University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($11,893 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than WVU (86.3%)
Salisbury vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or WVU? 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 WVU and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than West Virginia University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $1,400 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,600)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,848 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,001)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($208 vs. $248)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/