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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | CHC | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $273 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 459.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.4% higher at CHC than Kent State University at Salem ($38,950.00 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 CHC ($10,324 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 35.1% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($8,882 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Kent State University at Salem (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 464.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($29,288 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CHC (3.12)
Kent State University at Salem vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or CHC? 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 CHC and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Kent State University at Salem (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $656 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,481)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($267 vs. $273)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/