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Overview |
NCAT | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
NCAT | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $267 |
Diversity |
NCAT | 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 | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,315 students)
NCAT vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 96.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at NCAT than Kent State University at Salem ($17,050.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Kent State University at Salem ($9,189 vs. $10,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 3.3% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,882 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Kent State University at Salem (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 94.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($10,082 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
NCAT vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Kent State University at Salem (41% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $2,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,100)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $3,175 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,825 vs. $29,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($267 vs. $299)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/