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JMU Mason BGSU Cleveland State Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU Ohio University William & Mary Ohio State UVA| Kent State University at Kent | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | VCU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Kent State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $240 |
Diversity |
Kent State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 25,854 students)
Kent State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at VCU than Kent State University at Kent ($33,726.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than VCU ($19,046 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 3.2% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,279 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Virginia Commonwealth University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($12,583 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 30 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or VCU? 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 VCU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,300)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,825)
- VCU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($240 vs. $267)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/