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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $267 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,315 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Kent State University at Salem?
- Catholic University of America is 661.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.1% higher at Catholic University of America than Kent State University at Salem ($53,040.00 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 Catholic University of America ($10,324 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 87.7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($8,882 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Kent State University at Salem (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 564.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($34,449 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Catholic University of America vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Kent State University at Salem (68% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $18,300 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $281 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,106)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($267 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/