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Overview |
Kent State | Ship | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Kent State | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 5,162 students)
Kent State vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Ship?
- Kent State University at Kent is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Kent State than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($21,410.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Ship ($19,046 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 9.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,538 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 25.6% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,539 vs. $7,593)
Kent State vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 88 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ship (87.8%)
Kent State vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Ship? 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 Ship and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Kent State University at Kent (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,300)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- Ship graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/