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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Kent State University at Stark | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $267 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana State | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,446 students)
Indiana State vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Kent State University at Stark?
- Indiana State University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Indiana State than Kent State University at Stark ($20,880.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Indiana State ($10,177 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 27.8% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,882 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Kent State University at Stark (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 139.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($10,802 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Indiana State vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Kent State University at Stark (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $100 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,825)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($245 vs. $267)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/