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Overview |
Kent State | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Kent State | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | La Salle University | ||
| 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 La Salle University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 4,049 students)
Kent State vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 165.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at La Salle University than Kent State University at Kent ($32,640.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Kent State ($17,552 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 14.8% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,676 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 204.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($29,025 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 77 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/