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Overview |
UD | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 7,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $7,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $18,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $13,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $8,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
UD | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 8,090 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 7,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1180/1310 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $208 |
Diversity |
UD | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UD | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UD | Salisbury | ||
| 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 7,030 students)
UD vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Salisbury?
- University of Delaware is 82.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at UD than Salisbury University ($37,680.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Salisbury ($17,716 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,416 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Delaware (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 58.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($12,996 vs. $8,192)
UD vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Salisbury University (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $9,300 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,203)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($208 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/