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Overview |
Kent State | ETSU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Kent State | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kent State | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | 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 ETSU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 13,483 students)
Kent State vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or ETSU?
- Kent State University at Kent is 59.3% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Kent State than East Tennessee State University ($21,410.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Kent State ($14,350 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 31.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($9,613 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 9.2% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,539 vs. $8,739)
Kent State vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 1 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Kent State vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than East Tennessee State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $300 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,825)
- ETSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/