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Overview |
Kent State | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 6,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $36,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $36,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $13,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $21,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $31,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Kent State | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 2,852 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 2,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 6,981 students)
Kent State vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 190% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Eastern University than Kent State University at Kent ($36,760.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Eastern University ($20,333 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 1% lower than costs at Eastern University ($13,040 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Eastern University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 216.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($31,308 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 41 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Kent State (86.6%)
Kent State vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,500)
- Kent State graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($267 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/