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Overview |
ISU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,614 | 3,433 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,992 | $7,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,102 | $16,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,924 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,353 | $10,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,550 | $4,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 74% |
Admission |
ISU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ISU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $267 |
Diversity |
ISU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (12,614 students vs. 3,433 students)
ISU vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Kent State University at Stark?
- Kent State University at Stark is 19.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($7,170.00 vs. $5,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at ISU than Kent State University at Stark ($25,102.00 vs. $16,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than ISU ($10,977 vs. $12,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 49% lower than costs at Kent State University at Stark ($7,924 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Kent State University at Stark (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 95.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($8,550 vs. $4,383)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
ISU vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Kent State University at Stark (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($22,950 vs. $25,825)
- ISU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark 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/