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Overview |
Washington College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Washington College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $267 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,315 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Kent State University at Salem?
- Washington College is 627.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.1% higher at Washington College than Kent State University at Salem ($50,626.00 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 Washington College ($10,324 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 55.8% lower than costs at Washington College ($8,882 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Kent State University at Salem (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 588.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($35,683 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Washington College vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Kent State University at Salem (75% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $40,300)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,825)
- Washington College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($250 vs. $267)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/