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Overview |
KY State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
KY State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $267 |
Diversity |
KY State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,315 students)
KY State vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kentucky State University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Kentucky State University ($16,068.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than KY State ($10,324 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 10% lower than costs at Kent State University at Salem ($8,076 vs. $8,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Kent State University at Salem (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 59.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($8,257 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and KY State.
- The graduation rate at KY State is higher than Kent State University at Salem (21% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $9,300 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $31,000)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $3,175 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($25,825 vs. $29,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($267 vs. $299)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/