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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State Howard| University of Maryland College Park | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Salisbury | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 95% |
Admission |
Maryland | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $208 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 7,123 students)
Maryland vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Salisbury?
- University of Maryland College Park is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Maryland than Salisbury University ($37,931.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Salisbury ($16,210 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,990 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Maryland College Park (95% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 62.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($11,232 vs. $6,917)
Maryland vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Salisbury University (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $16,300 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $52,000)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $653 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,153)
- Maryland graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($201 vs. $208)
- More Maryland 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/