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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU- Grambling | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $267 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | 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
- Grambling State University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 3,446 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Kent State University at Stark?
- Kent State University at Stark is 35.4% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.6% higher at Kent State University at Stark than Grambling State University ($16,068.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than GSU- Grambling ($10,177 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 23.7% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($8,882 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Kent State University at Stark (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 87.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($8,442 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Stark students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
GSU- Grambling vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Kent State University at Stark (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $7,900 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,400)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $12,172 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($25,825 vs. $37,997)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($267 vs. $392)
- More Kent State University at Stark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/