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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | Temple | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,170 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,642 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,796 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,527 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 89% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | - | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 1,463 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or Temple?
- Temple University is 194.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($21,114.00 vs. $7,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at Temple than Kent State University at Salem ($36,494.00 vs. $16,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Temple ($10,796 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 43.7% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,810 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Kent State University at Salem (89% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 162.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($11,891 vs. $4,527)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or Temple? 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 Temple and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Kent State University at Salem (68% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/