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Overview |
KY State | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Salem International University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
KY State | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $275 |
Diversity |
KY State | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 17% |
Students |
KY State | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 63% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Salem International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Salem International University based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 984 students)
KY State vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Salem International University?
- Salem International University is 62.3% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($12,750.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Salem International University than Kentucky State University ($12,750.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Salem International University ($11,473 vs. $13,132)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 4% lower than costs at Salem International University ($8,076 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Salem International University ($8,257 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or KY State .
KY State vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Salem International University? 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 Salem International University and KY State.
- The graduation rate at KY State is higher than Salem International University (21% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Salem International University earn on average $2,600 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $31,000)
- Salem International University students graduate with a $2,382 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($26,618 vs. $29,000)
- Salem International University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($275 vs. $299)
- More Salem International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/