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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | OWU | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 607.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.6% higher at OWU than Kent State University at Salem ($49,262.00 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 OWU ($10,324 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 54.8% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($8,882 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 608.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($36,757 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or OWU? 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 OWU and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Kent State University at Salem (61% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/