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Overview |
ECSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
ECSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $267 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,315 students)
ECSU vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 596.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.4% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Elizabeth City State University ($16,068.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Kent State University at Salem ($4,120 vs. $10,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Salem ($8,727 vs. $8,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Kent State University at Salem (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($8,877 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at ECSU (3.16)
ECSU vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Kent State University at Salem (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $9,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,700)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,125)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($267 vs. $270)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/