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Overview |
Kent State | Memphis | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Kent State | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $261 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 21,736 students)
Kent State vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Memphis?
- Kent State University at Kent is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Kent State than University of Memphis ($22,144.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Kent State ($13,656 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 26.1% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,344 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of Memphis (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 13.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($11,234 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 38 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Kent State (86.6%)
Kent State vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than University of Memphis (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,825)
- Memphis graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($261 vs. $267)
- More Kent State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/