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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,170 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,642 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,796 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,527 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $239 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,463 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $7,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Marshall University than Kent State University at Salem ($18,724.00 vs. $16,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Kent State University at Salem ($9,734 vs. $10,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 8.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,810 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Kent State University at Salem (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 165.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($12,024 vs. $4,527)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Kent State University at Salem (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $2,691 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,825)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($239 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University 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/