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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Youngstown State University ($16,068.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Youngstown State ($10,324 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 12.8% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($8,882 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Kent State University at Salem (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($7,631 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State 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. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at Youngstown State is higher than Kent State University at Salem (35% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $2,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,700)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/