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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus UMBC Mount St. Mary's University Temple St. Mary's Bowie State University| University of Maryland University College | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMUC | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,084 | 7,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $7,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $18,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,324 | $13,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,545 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,268 | $8,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 89% |
Admission |
UMUC | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,090 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMUC | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $208 |
Diversity |
UMUC | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
UMUC | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (60,084 students vs. 7,030 students)
UMUC vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or Salisbury?
- Salisbury University is 1% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($7,706.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Salisbury than University of Maryland University College ($18,400.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland University College than Salisbury ($14,545 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland University College are 0.7% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($13,324 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Maryland University College (89% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 55.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($8,192 vs. $5,268)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or UMUC .
UMUC vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC 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 UMUC.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Maryland University College (67% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $52,000)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $1,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,153)
- UMUC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($196 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/