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Overview |
IU South Bend | Kent State | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $267 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 69.2% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Kent State than Indiana University South Bend ($21,410.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Kent State ($8,785 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 37.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($9,190 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Indiana University South Bend (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 22% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,539 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 112 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Indiana University South Bend (50% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $3,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,825)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($253 vs. $267)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State 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/