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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,170 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,642 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,796 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,527 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 1,463 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($16,642.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($10,796 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 8.4% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,810 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Kent State University at Salem (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 89.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($8,569 vs. $4,527)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Kent State University at Salem (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $1,900 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/