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Overview |
Kent State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Stillwater, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 26,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | okstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $5,417 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $20,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $18,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $9,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Kent State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 19,612 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 13,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 33.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 26,043 students)
Kent State vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
- Kent State University at Kent is 134% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Kent State than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($22,144.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than Kent State ($18,291 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 15.4% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,300 vs. $13,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent as Oklahoma State University Main Campus (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 4.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($9,888 vs. $9,459)
Kent State vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma State University Main Campus (1118) is 51 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.9%)
Kent State vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Oklahoma State University-Main 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is higher than Kent State University at Kent (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $13,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $40,300)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,825)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/