| Ohio University-Main Campus vs. Kent State University at Salem |
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|---|---|---|
#289 in National Universities #28 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,158 Ohio Residents $24,838 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,211 Ohio Residents $17,969 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,720 Ohio Residents $17,712 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,090 Ohio Residents $20,176 Out-of-State |
| More$8,901 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,190 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 84.99% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,323 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,633 |
| Larger20,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,633 |
| 5,879 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger6,865 | Online Student Population | Smaller828 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower31% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower47% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,260) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,194) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty26 to 1 |
| 1,288 | Number of faculty | 68 |
| Higher$88,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,068 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.