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Overview |
Coppin | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Coppin | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $267 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Coppin | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | 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
- Coppin State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 1,315 students)
Coppin vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 44% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Coppin State University ($16,068.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Kent State University at Salem ($8,562 vs. $10,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 32.2% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($8,882 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Kent State University at Salem (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 152.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($13,097 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin 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 Coppin .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Coppin (2.62)
Coppin vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Kent State University at Salem is higher than Coppin State University (19% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $2,000 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,825)
- Coppin graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($232 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/