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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Kent State | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $267 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | 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 Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Kent State?
- Eastern Michigan University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Kent State than Eastern Michigan University ($21,410.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Kent State ($15,826 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 11.2% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,396 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($9,945 vs. $9,539)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 38 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Eastern Michigan University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,300)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,825)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($263 vs. $267)
- More Kent State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/