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Overview |
UNH | Salisbury | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
UNH | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
UNH | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UNH | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 7,123 students)
UNH vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Salisbury?
- University of New Haven is 463.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at UNH than Salisbury University ($42,610.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than UNH ($19,756 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 43.2% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($12,990 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 298.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,556 vs. $6,917)
UNH vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or UNH .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
UNH vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of New Haven (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $300 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/