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Overview |
Kent State | OWU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,410 students)
Kent State vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 300.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.1% higher at OWU than Kent State University at Kent ($49,262.00 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 OWU ($19,046 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 8.4% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,676 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 285.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($36,757 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than OWU (52.2%)
Kent State vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or OWU? 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 OWU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/