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Overview |
Kent State | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Kent State | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 25,854 students)
Kent State vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Ohio State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Ohio State than Kent State University at Kent ($35,762.00 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 Ohio State ($19,046 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 10.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,676 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Ohio State University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($10,993 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 228 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Kent State vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Kent State University at Kent (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,300)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,825)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/