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BGSU Cleveland State Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State UC Virginia Tech Miami JMU| Kent State University at Kent | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | VMI | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Kent State | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,512 students)
Kent State vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or VMI?
- Kent State University at Kent is 25.8% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at VMI than Kent State University at Kent ($39,590.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Kent State ($18,129 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 18.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,674 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Virginia Military Institute (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 100.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($19,111 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 72 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than VMI (71.1%)
Kent State vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or VMI? 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 VMI and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Kent State University at Kent (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $21,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $40,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- VMI graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/