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Overview |
Kent State | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Kent State | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $287 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Kent State | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 2,160 students)
Kent State vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 158.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Walsh College than Kent State University at Kent ($32,780.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Walsh College ($20,333 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 10.4% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,810 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 154% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($25,120 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Kent State vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $2,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,833)
- Kent State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($267 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/