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Overview |
Kent State | MVNU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kent State | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,941 students)
Kent State vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 175.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at MVNU than Kent State University at Kent ($33,918.00 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 MVNU ($19,046 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 31.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($9,612 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 143.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($23,202 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 20 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than MVNU (85.3%)
Kent State vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $711 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,536)
- Kent State graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($267 vs. $274)
- More MVNU 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/