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TU Frostburg State University UMES LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University NSU St. Mary's Stevenson University| University of Louisiana Monroe | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ULM | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
ULM | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
ULM | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $208 |
Diversity |
ULM | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ULM | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 7,123 students)
ULM vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Salisbury?
- Salisbury University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Salisbury than University of Louisiana Monroe ($18,032.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Salisbury ($11,353 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 36% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,551 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 84.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($12,768 vs. $6,917)
ULM vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or ULM .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at ULM (3.53)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM 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 ULM.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $6,200 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $153 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,153)
- ULM graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($206 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/