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BGSU Cleveland State RU Ohio University JMU Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State CNU UC| Kent State University at Kent | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Kent State | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kent State | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 4,358 students)
Kent State vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Longwood University?
- Kent State University at Kent is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Longwood University than Kent State University at Kent ($21,690.00 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 Longwood University ($19,046 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 13% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,676 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($10,332 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 82 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Kent State vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/