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Overview |
Kent State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $224 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 20,086 students)
Kent State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Kent State University at Kent is 67.5% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Kent State University at Kent ($26,376.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Kent State ($13,062 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 32.4% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($9,576 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 1.3% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($9,539 vs. $9,421)
Kent State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 36 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Kent State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Middle Tennessee State 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 Middle Tennessee State University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,758 vs. $25,825)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($224 vs. $267)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/