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Overview |
Kent State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 75% |
Admission |
Kent State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | N/A |
Diversity |
Kent State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 8,911 students)
Kent State vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Purdue Northwest?
- Kent State University at Kent is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Kent State than Purdue University Northwest ($21,410.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Kent State ($9,162 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 54.3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($8,215 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Purdue University Northwest (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 34.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($9,539 vs. $7,070)
Kent State vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Kent State vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Kent State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/