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Overview |
Kent State | UNT | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Kent State | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $206 |
Diversity |
Kent State | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 26,106 students)
Kent State vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or UNT?
- Kent State University at Kent is 52.4% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Kent State than University of North Texas ($22,144.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Kent State ($14,675 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 20.7% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,805 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of North Texas (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 12.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($11,142 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 26 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNT (3.46)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than UNT (72.5%)
Kent State vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or UNT? 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 UNT and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than University of North Texas (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $6,700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,300)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,825)
- UNT graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($206 vs. $267)
- More UNT 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/