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Overview |
Campbellsville University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,451 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $7,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $16,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,170 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,777 | $10,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,113 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 66% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | - | ||
| Admitted | 998 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Campbellsville University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $267 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 1,463 students)
Campbellsville University vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or Kent State University at Salem?
- Campbellsville University is 269.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $7,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Campbellsville University than Kent State University at Salem ($26,490.00 vs. $16,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Campbellsville University ($10,796 vs. $18,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 28.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Salem ($9,170 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbellsville University than Kent State University at Salem (79% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 388.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($22,113 vs. $4,527)
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University 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 Campbellsville University .
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Campbellsville University vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville University 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 Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Kent State University at Salem (42% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $4,600 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $6,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($19,400 vs. $25,825)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($200 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/