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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | MBC | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 354.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at MBC than Kent State University at Salem ($31,611.00 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 MBC ($10,324 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 16.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,882 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 370.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($24,389 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or MBC? 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 MBC and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Kent State University at Salem (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $1,900 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,400)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/