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Overview |
WSSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 87% |
Admission |
WSSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $267 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
WSSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,315 students)
WSSU vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 104.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Winston Salem State University ($16,068.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than WSSU ($10,324 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 26.3% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,882 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Salem than Winston Salem State University (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 61% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($8,350 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU 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 WSSU .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at WSSU (3.01)
WSSU vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Kent State University at Salem (41% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $4,600 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $162 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($25,663 vs. $25,825)
- WSSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($265 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/