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Overview |
Kent State | LHU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Kent State | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,920 students)
Kent State vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or LHU?
- Kent State University at Kent is 59.5% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Kent State than Lock Haven University ($21,410.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 22.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,350 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Lock Haven University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,539 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 119 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at LHU (3.41)
Kent State vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or LHU? 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 LHU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Lock Haven University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/