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Overview |
UConn | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
UConn | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1180/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $208 |
Diversity |
UConn | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 7,123 students)
UConn vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Salisbury?
- University of Connecticut is 107.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at UConn than Salisbury University ($38,340.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than UConn ($19,756 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,990 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Connecticut (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 112.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($14,678 vs. $6,917)
UConn vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Salisbury University (83% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $10,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $1,347 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/