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Overview |
Kent State | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Kent State | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Ohio University | ||
| 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 Ohio University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 24,145 students)
Kent State vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Ohio University than Kent State University at Kent ($23,720.00 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 University ($19,046 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 2.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,336 vs. $12,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent as Ohio University Main Campus (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 1.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,539 vs. $9,416)
Kent State vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 41 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Kent State vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,300)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,825)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/