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Overview |
Kent State | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kent State | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kent State | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Kent State | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,059 students)
Kent State vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 155.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at University of Charleston than Kent State University at Kent ($31,400.00 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 University of Charleston ($19,046 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 24.3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,200 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 135.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($22,422 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 73 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Kent State vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Kent State University at Kent (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $4,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,825)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/