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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | LHU | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at LHU than Kent State University at Salem ($17,290.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 16.5% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($8,882 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Salem than Lock Haven University (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Salem students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($5,185 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or LHU? 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 LHU and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Kent State University at Salem (46% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/