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Overview |
UMES | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
UMES | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
UMES | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UMES | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMES | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,315 students)
UMES vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 23.5% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at UMES than Kent State University at Salem ($16,467.00 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 UMES ($10,324 vs. $12,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($8,882 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 145% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($12,705 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, UMES 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 UMES .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UMES (3.07)
UMES vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Kent State University at Salem (31% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $100 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/