- Salisbury University (SU) is a public school while Washington Adventist University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Washington Adventist University has more expensive tuition of $25,200 than SU ($21,332).
- Washington Adventist University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.39% than SU (65.02%).
- SU is larger with 7,123 students than Washington Adventist University (671 students).
| Salisbury University View More Rivals | Washington Adventist University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Maryland | Rankings | #13 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Salisbury, MD | Location | Takoma Park, MD |
SU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,638 Maryland residents $21,332 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $25,200 |
| $10,330 Maryland residents $15,595 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,525 |
| $6,908 | Financial Aid | $14,125 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 65.02% | Acceptance Rate | 61.39% |
| 25.00% | Yield | 23.80% |
| 1,240 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,123 | Total Students | 671 |
| 6,378 | Undergraduate | 582 |
| 745 | Graduate | 89 |
| 444 | Online Enrollment | 37 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,338) $7,480 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) $4,470 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,510 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,970 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 439 Full-time 193 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 32 Full-time 138 Part-time |
| 1,140 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 110 Full-time 153 Part-time |
| $78,051 for Faculties $58,480 Part-time | Average Salary | $52,594 for Faculties $60,032 Part-time |