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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | F&M | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 63% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $227 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 843% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.6% higher at F&M than Kent State University at Salem ($65,652.00 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 F&M ($10,324 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 69.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($8,882 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Salem than Franklin and Marshall College (87% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 848.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($49,177 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Kent State University at Salem .
Kent State University at Salem vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or F&M? 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 F&M and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Kent State University at Salem (85% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $21,600 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,825)
- F&M graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($227 vs. $267)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/