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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,170 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,642 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,796 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,527 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 93% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | - | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Salem is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 1,448 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Kent State University at Salem ($20,120.00 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 West Virginia University Tech ($10,796 vs. $11,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 10.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,810 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Kent State University at Salem (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 111.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($9,577 vs. $4,527)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Kent State University at Salem vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Kent State University at Salem (29% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,300 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,825)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($248 vs. $267)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/