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Cleveland State AU Pfeiffer University Methodist Peace College Guilford College Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus| Greensboro College | Kent State University at Salem | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greensboro College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 826 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,672 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,581 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,283 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Greensboro College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Greensboro College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | 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
- Kent State University at Salem is larger than than Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (1,315 students vs. 826 students)
Greensboro College vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or Kent State University at Salem?
- Greensboro College is 180.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Greensboro College than Kent State University at Salem ($19,520.00 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 Greensboro College ($10,324 vs. $19,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 31.4% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($8,882 vs. $11,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 194.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($15,283 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College .
- Accepted freshman Greensboro College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Greensboro College vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Greensboro College is higher than Kent State University at Salem (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $600 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,700)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Greensboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/