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Overview |
Cleveland State | Kent State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 14,385 students)
Cleveland State vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Kent State than Cleveland State University ($21,410.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Kent State ($15,719 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 12% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,676 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Cleveland State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 1.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,539 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 39 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Cleveland State University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,825)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/