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Overview |
Kent State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 15,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $8,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $12,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Kent State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 19,190 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 15,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $130 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Southern Utah University | ||
| 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 Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 15,033 students)
Kent State vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Southern Utah University?
- Kent State University at Kent is 111% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Kent State than Southern Utah University ($22,144.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than Kent State ($12,375 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 47.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($8,824 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Southern Utah University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 10% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($9,888 vs. $8,992)
Kent State vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 11 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Utah University (3.58)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Southern Utah University (80.5%)
Kent State vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Southern Utah University? 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 Southern Utah University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Southern Utah University (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern Utah University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $40,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($12,575 vs. $25,825)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($130 vs. $267)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/