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BGSU Cleveland State Old Dominion Longwood University Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State UC JMU| Kent State University at Kent | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | RU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Kent State | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kent State | RU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 7,531 students)
Kent State vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or RU?
- Kent State University at Kent is 50.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Kent State than Radford University ($22,144.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Kent State ($18,282 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 8.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,973 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 10.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($9,888 vs. $8,968)
Kent State vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Kent State (86.6%)
Kent State vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or RU? 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 RU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,300)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,825)
- RU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More RU 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/