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Overview |
Capital University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Capital University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Capital University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,315 students)
Capital University vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Kent State University at Salem?
- Capital University is 473.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Capital University than Kent State University at Salem ($39,900.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Capital University ($10,324 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 38.6% lower than costs at Capital University ($8,882 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Kent State University at Salem (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 449.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($28,469 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or Capital University .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Capital University vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Kent State University at Salem (61% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/