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Overview |
Kent State | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 14,939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $10,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $19,645 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $17,927 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $8,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Kent State | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 11,184 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 10,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kent State | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kent State | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | University of Toledo | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 14,939 students)
Kent State vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or University of Toledo?
- Kent State University at Kent is 23.2% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $10,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Kent State than University of Toledo ($22,144.00 vs. $19,645.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than Kent State ($17,927 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($13,040 vs. $14,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of Toledo (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 16.5% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($9,888 vs. $8,491)
Kent State vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at University of Toledo (1069) is 2 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Toledo (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Toledo (3.56)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Kent State (86.6%)
Kent State vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or University of Toledo? 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 Toledo and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than University of Toledo (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $9,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $40,300)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $2,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,825)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($242 vs. $267)
- More Kent State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/