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Overview |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Burton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $9,969 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $5,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $267 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Kent State University at Geauga based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,095 students)
Salisbury vs. Kent State University at Geauga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Kent State University at Geauga?
- Salisbury University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Geauga for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Salisbury than Kent State University at Geauga ($18,032.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Geauga than Salisbury ($9,969 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Geauga are 46.3% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($8,882 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Kent State University at Geauga (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Geauga ($6,917 vs. $5,112)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Kent State University at Geauga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Geauga or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kent State University at Geauga (2.72)
Salisbury vs. Kent State University at Geauga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Kent State University at Geauga? 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 Kent State University at Geauga and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Kent State University at Geauga (67% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Kent State University at Geauga graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $40,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,672 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Geauga graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,825)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Geauga graduates. ($208 vs. $267)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Geauga students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/