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Overview |
Stevenson University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 1,315 students)
Stevenson University vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Kent State University at Salem?
- Stevenson University is 417.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at Stevenson University than Kent State University at Salem ($36,036.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Stevenson University ($10,324 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 63% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($8,882 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 445% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($28,258 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
Stevenson University vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Kent State University at Salem (62% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/