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Overview |
Kent State | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Zanesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,923 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $5,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 75% |
Admission |
Kent State | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 28% | ||
| 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-Zanesville Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Ohio University-Zanesville Campus based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,923 students)
Kent State vs. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?
- Kent State University at Kent is 104.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Zanesville Campus for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138% higher at Kent State than Ohio University Zanesville Campus ($21,410.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Zanesville Campus than Kent State ($8,076 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Zanesville Campus are 103.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($6,228 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Ohio University Zanesville Campus (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 73.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Zanesville Campus ($9,539 vs. $5,509)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Zanesville Campus or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus (3.32)
Kent State vs. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus? 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-Zanesville Campus and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Ohio University Zanesville Campus (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Zanesville Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,300)
- Ohio University Zanesville Campus students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,825)
- Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More Ohio University-Zanesville Campus 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/