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Overview |
Georgetown College | Kent State | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Kent State?
- Georgetown College is 230.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Georgetown College than Kent State University at Kent ($40,610.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Kent State ($15,152 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 13.1% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,210 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 322.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($40,308 vs. $9,539)
Georgetown College vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 22 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/