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BGSU Cleveland State Penn State Abington Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State UC WCU Miami| Kent State University at Kent | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 70% |
Admission |
Kent State | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kent State | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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 Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kent State vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Penn State Brandywine than Kent State University at Kent ($24,318.00 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 Penn State Brandywine ($19,046 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 9.9% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($12,676 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Penn State Brandywine (96% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is 1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($9,638 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 98 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Penn State Brandywine (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $15,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $993 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,818)
- Kent State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($267 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/