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Baltimore, MD · Salisbury, MD
| Morgan State University | Salisbury University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,985/yr | $17,743/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,585/yr | $6,743/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,250 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,420/yr | $9,915/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,147/yr | $12,909/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,981/yr | $16,669/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,323/yr | $22,759/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $289/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,320/yr | $13,900/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,655/yr | $13,900/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,565/yr | $4,188/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,413/yr | $28,310/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,229/yr | $11,084/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,124/yr | $22,174/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 57% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 65% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 840–1070 | 1180–1320 |
| SAT average | 971 | 1252 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 16–21 | 20–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–24 · Math 15–18 | English 19–30 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 22,741 | 8,090 |
| Students accepted | 18,865 | 7,170 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,282 | 1,376 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 26% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 41% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $50,698/yr | $61,515/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,900–$75,737 | $40,522–$86,247 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 43% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 41% | 62% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 33% | 56% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,065/yr | $51,926/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 19% | 51% |
| Pell students who graduate | 38% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 41% | 65% |
| Students who transfer out | 20% | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,142/yr | $57,867/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 10% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 12% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Education — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $96,075/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $80,088/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,019 | 6,057 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,712 | 737 |
| Average professor pay | $11,634/mo | $10,679/mo |
| Full-time professors | 60% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $36,276 | $69,454 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (small) |
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salisbury, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1867 | 1925 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.3% | 0.7% |
| Men | 39% | 43% |
| Women | 61% | 57% |
| White students | 0.7% | 70% |
| Black students | 76% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.8% | 7.7% |
| Asian students | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 5% |
| Other / not reported | 7.3% | 1.7% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 33% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 7.1% | 4% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,759/yr | $11,356/yr |
| Endowment | $106.5M | $84.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,986 | 2,279 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,245/yr | $7,630/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,510/yr | $5,786/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 344 | 596 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.1M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $23.6M | $4.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $23.6M | $4.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $81,294 | $21,431 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.