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Overview |
Kent State | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,826 students)
Kent State vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 172.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Roanoke College than Kent State University at Kent ($33,510.00 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 Roanoke College ($19,046 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 21.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,676 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 279.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($36,176 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 25 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Kent State vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/