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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $267 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | 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
- Kent State University at Salem is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (1,315 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Kent State University at Salem?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 370.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Kent State University at Salem ($32,770.00 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($10,324 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 36.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($8,882 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Kent State University at Salem (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 308.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($21,163 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Ann Arbor is higher than Kent State University at Salem (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $1,300 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,825)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($247 vs. $267)
- More Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/