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Overview |
Wesley College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
Wesley College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesley College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $267 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesley College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | 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
- Kent State University at Salem is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,315 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Kent State University at Salem?
- Wesley College is 286.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Wesley College than Kent State University at Salem ($26,934.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 33.6% lower than costs at Wesley College ($8,882 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Salem than Wesley College (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Salem students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($5,185 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College 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 Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Wesley College is higher than Kent State University at Salem (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $3,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $29,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($267 vs. $299)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College 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/