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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | AU | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | AU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or AU?
- Averett University is 440.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.3% higher at AU than Kent State University at Salem ($37,640.00 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 AU ($10,324 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 27.9% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,882 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 406.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($26,246 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at AU (3.07)
Kent State University at Salem vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or AU? 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 AU and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Kent State University at Salem (41% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,300)
- Averett University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- AU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/