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Overview |
UAPB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
UAPB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAPB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $267 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAPB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,315 students)
UAPB vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 23.4% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Kent State University at Salem than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($16,068.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Kent State University at Salem ($9,959 vs. $10,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 0.2% lower than costs at Kent State University at Salem ($8,866 vs. $8,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 159.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($13,469 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB 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 UAPB .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UAPB (2.9)
UAPB vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at UAPB is higher than Kent State University at Salem (23% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $10,100 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,200)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $923 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,748)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($267 vs. $276)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/