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Overview |
Salisbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,416 students)
Salisbury vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 570% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.7% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Salisbury University ($50,624.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Widener University-Main Campus ($19,756 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 17% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,990 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 368.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($32,412 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Salisbury vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Widener University Main Campus (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $7,500 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/