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Overview |
Kent State | ODU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $301 |
Diversity |
Kent State | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | ODU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,276 students)
Kent State vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 166.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at ODU than Kent State University at Kent ($32,780.00 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 ODU ($19,046 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 7% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,850 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 147.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($23,646 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 58 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than ODU (52.4%)
Kent State vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or ODU? 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 ODU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Ohio Dominican University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $29,125)
- Kent State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($267 vs. $301)
- More ODU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/