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Overview |
Kent State | UTSA | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
Kent State | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kent State | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | UTSA | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 25,854 students)
Kent State vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or UTSA?
- Kent State University at Kent is 106.8% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Kent State than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($21,410.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Kent State ($12,664 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 14.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,046 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than The University of Texas at San Antonio (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 6.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,539 vs. $8,934)
Kent State vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 24 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UTSA (86.9%)
Kent State vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $7,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,300)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $2,842 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($22,983 vs. $25,825)
- UTSA graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/