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Overview |
St John's | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 87% |
Admission |
St John's | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | - | ||
| Admitted | 490 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St John's | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
St John's | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St John's | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Salem is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (1,315 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Kent State University at Salem?
- St John's College is 417.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at St John's than Kent State University at Salem ($36,040.00 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 St John's ($10,324 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 60.7% lower than costs at St John's College ($8,882 vs. $14,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St John's College as Kent State University at Salem (87% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 358.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($23,775 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
St John's vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Salem and St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Kent State University at Salem (69% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from St John's College earn on average $900 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/