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Overview |
UMBC | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
UMBC | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1180/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $208 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 7,123 students)
UMBC vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Salisbury?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,056.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at UMBC than Salisbury University ($25,820.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Salisbury ($17,692 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,990 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 28.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,889 vs. $6,917)
UMBC vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County 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 $1,044 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,197)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($208 vs. $219)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/