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Is Kent State University at Salem a Good School for the Money?

Average National Value
Above Average In-State Value
$15,515 Avg Annual Cost

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Kent State University at Salem degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Kent State University at Salem measures up.

Kent State University at Salem Value Ranking

Kent State University at Salem Best Value ranking badge
#1,240 National Value Rank
#41 Ohio Value Rank
C- Value Grade

Kent State University at Salem is ranked #1,240 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Ohio, it ranks #41 of 139 for value.

Kent State University at Salem’s Best Value Majors

These Kent State University at Salem majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

Major National Value Rank
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist #25 of 65
Bachelor's Degree #25 of 65
Allied Health Professions #68 of 187
Health Professions #429 of 1,275

Kent State University at Salem Value Report

Below is the detailed Kent State University at Salem value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.

Within Ohio, Kent State University at Salem is Ranked Below Average in Quality but a Good Price

Above Average Ohio Value
Below Average Ohio Quality
$15,515 Avg Annual Cost

Kent State University at Salem is ranked #107 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #41 out of #139 for Ohio value.

State Value Ranking  41 out of 139
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  69.2 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Kent State University at Salem financial aid page to be sure.

Fair Value Nationwide

Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Fair Price

Kent State University at Salem is ranked #1,240 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Kent State University at Salem is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.

National Value Ranking  1,240 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  43.1 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will Kent State University at Salem Cost?

$15,515 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$18,436 Sticker Price Per Year
$62,059 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Kent State University at Salem costs about $15,515. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $62,059 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $18,436 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $13,799 / year
Average Cost (all students) $15,515 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $62,059

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Kent State University at Salem net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What Kent State University at Salem costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

90% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$5,679 Avg Grant / Scholarship
63% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Kent State University at Salem degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $73,744
All Students $62,059 #1,240 C-
Only Students Receiving Aid $55,196
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $73,744
All Students $62,059 #41 B
Only Students Receiving Aid $55,196

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at Kent State University at Salem shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $8,483
$30K–$48K $9,147
$48K–$75K $12,275
$75K–$110K $14,382
Over $110K $14,921

About 63% of Kent State University at Salem undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,679 per year. Get more details on the Kent State University at Salem financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Kent State University at Salem net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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