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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $227 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or Fairmont State ?
- Kent State University at Salem is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Fairmont State University ($16,068.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Fairmont State ($10,324 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 12.8% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($8,882 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Kent State University at Salem (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($6,547 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Kent State University at Salem (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $2,700 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $3,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,825)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($227 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/