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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Kent State University at Stark | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $267 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,446 students)
Alabama State vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Kent State University at Stark?
- Alabama State University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Alabama State than Kent State University at Stark ($16,656.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Alabama State ($10,177 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 46.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Stark ($6,050 vs. $8,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Kent State University at Stark (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 122.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($10,029 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Stark students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Stark and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Kent State University at Stark (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $10,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $29,500)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $6,266 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,825 vs. $32,091)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($267 vs. $331)
- More Kent State University at Stark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/