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Overview |
Cleveland State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | 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 | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,315 students)
Cleveland State vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Kent State University at Salem?
- Cleveland State University is 74.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Cleveland State than Kent State University at Salem ($17,359.00 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 Cleveland State ($10,324 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 59.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,882 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Kent State University at Salem (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 82% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($9,436 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Cleveland State vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Kent State University at Salem (30% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,825)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/