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Overview |
UB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 87% |
Admission |
UB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
UB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UB | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,315 students)
UB vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Kent State University at Salem?
- University of Baltimore is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at UB than Kent State University at Salem ($20,746.00 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 UB ($10,324 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 117.9% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($8,882 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Kent State University at Salem (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 45.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($7,544 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UB (2.89)
UB vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $20,300 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $40,300)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,825)
- UB graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/