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Overview |
Kent State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Kent State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,328 students)
Kent State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 Greensburg than Kent State ($18,194 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 7.2% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,820 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Kent State University at Kent (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 9.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($10,466 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 36 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is higher than Kent State University at Kent (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,909)
- Kent State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($267 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/