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Overview |
Kent State | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Kent State | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $227 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,656 students)
Kent State vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 148.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Franciscan than Kent State University at Kent ($30,620.00 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 Franciscan ($19,046 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 35% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($9,390 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 75.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($16,779 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 98 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Kent State vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Kent State University at Kent (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $500 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $3,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,825)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($227 vs. $267)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/