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Overview |
Kent State | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kent State | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kent State | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,991 students)
Kent State vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 234% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at DeSales University than Kent State University at Kent ($41,100.00 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 DeSales University ($19,046 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 6.5% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,676 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 191.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($27,824 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 13 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Kent State vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/