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Overview |
Kent State | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 45% |
Admission |
Kent State | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $191 |
Diversity |
Kent State | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 1,770 students)
Kent State vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 148.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at LGCNHS than Kent State University at Kent ($31,438.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than LGCNHS ($20,333 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 64.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,040 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (94% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 48.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,888 vs. $6,657)
Kent State vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Kent State .
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Kent State vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Kent State.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $11,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,825)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($191 vs. $267)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/