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Overview |
IU East | Kent State | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
IU East | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 18, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $267 |
Diversity |
IU East | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 69.2% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Kent State than Indiana University East ($22,144.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Kent State ($9,484 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 27.3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,244 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Indiana University East (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 30.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,888 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 106 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Indiana University East (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $7,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,825)
- IU East graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More Kent State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/