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Overview |
Heidelberg University | Kent State | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heidelberg.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heidelberg University | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,270 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,053 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,562 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Heidelberg University | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,801 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,285 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3%Open | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | 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 |
Heidelberg University | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heidelberg University | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $267 |
Diversity |
Heidelberg University | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Heidelberg University | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Heidelberg University | 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,086 students)
Heidelberg University vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heidelberg University or Kent State?
- Heidelberg University is 167.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Heidelberg University than Kent State University at Kent ($32,900.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Heidelberg University ($19,046 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 12.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,270 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 178.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($26,562 vs. $9,539)
Heidelberg University vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heidelberg University or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Heidelberg University .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 34 points higher than at Heidelberg University (1033)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
Heidelberg University vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $400 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $2,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $28,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($267 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/