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BGSU Cleveland State Ohio University Ohio State Xavier University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State UC Miami Baldwin-Wallace College| John Carroll University | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | Kent State | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
JCU | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $267 |
Diversity |
JCU | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 18% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Kent State?
- John Carroll University is 269.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.5% higher at JCU than Kent State University at Kent ($45,490.00 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 JCU ($19,046 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 4.1% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,676 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 218.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($30,415 vs. $9,539)
JCU vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 60 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,114 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,939)
- Kent State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($267 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/