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Overview |
Morgan State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $267 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 1,315 students)
Morgan State vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Morgan State University ($16,068.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Morgan State ($10,324 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 36.9% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($8,882 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Kent State University at Salem (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 145.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($12,738 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan 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 Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
Morgan State vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan 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 Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than Kent State University at Salem (28% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $600 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $5,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($25,825 vs. $31,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($267 vs. $320)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/