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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or UW-Superior?
- Kent State University at Salem is 6.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Kent State University at Salem than University of Wisconsin Superior ($16,068.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than UW-Superior ($10,324 vs. $12,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 26.7% lower than costs at Kent State University at Salem ($7,013 vs. $8,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than Kent State University at Salem (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Salem students is 40.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($5,185 vs. $3,691)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Kent State University at Salem (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $2,600 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $2,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,825)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/