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Overview |
Kent State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Kent State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kent State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,074 students)
Kent State vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 11% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Kent State University at Kent ($25,534.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Kent State ($16,505 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 22.7% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,332 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Kent State University at Kent (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 41.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($13,470 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 89 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $17,700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,909)
- Kent State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($267 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/