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Overview |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,446 | ||
| 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 Stark | ||
| 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 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| 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 Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 23% | ||
| 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 Stark | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| 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 Stark based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,446 students)
Salisbury vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Kent State University at Stark?
- Salisbury University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark 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 Stark ($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 Stark than Salisbury ($10,177 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark 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 Stark (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salisbury University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($6,917 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Salisbury vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Stark and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Kent State University at Stark (67% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Kent State University at Stark 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 Stark graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,825)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($208 vs. $267)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark 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/