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UNCW ECU BGSU Cleveland State WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Ohio University| Appalachian State University | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Kent State | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 96% |
Admission |
ASU | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $267 |
Diversity |
ASU | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ASU | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 20,436 students)
ASU vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 190.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Kent State than Appalachian State University ($21,410.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Kent State ($13,084 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,582 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Appalachian State University (96% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 28.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,539 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 90 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Kent State? 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 and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,300)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,825)
- ASU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/