Central State vs. Kent State University at Salem
Both Central State University and Kent State University at Salem are Public, 4 years schools located in Ohio. The following statements compare Central State University and Kent State University at Salem with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Kent State University at Salem's tuition ($16,541) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than Central State (46.00%).
- Central State has higher yield (37.91%) than Central State (37.91%).
- Central State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Kent State University at Salem (24 to 1).
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than Kent State University at Salem (1,463 students) with more enrolled students.
- Kent State University at Salem ($5,190) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- Kent State University at Salem's graduation rate (28%) is higher than Central State (26%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,824 In-State
$9,824 out-of-state
$9,824 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,604
Test Scores
Admission
46.00% Acceptance Rate
37.91% Yield
Enrollment
3,429 Undergraduate
25 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$62,924 Faculty Salary
$57,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,086 annual charge
-1,437 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,304 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$7,428 In-State
$16,541 out-of-state
$16,541 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,190
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,463 (All undergraduate)
781 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
31 Faculties (full-time)
56 Staffs (full-time)
$63,147 Faculty Salary
$58,361 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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