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Overview |
Kent State | SU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Kent State | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 4,260 students)
Kent State vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 174.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at SU than Kent State University at Kent ($33,790.00 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 SU ($19,046 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 12.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,230 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 146% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($23,467 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 62 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SU (80.4%)
Kent State vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or SU? 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 SU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Shenandoah University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- SU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/