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Overview |
Kent State | W&J | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,151 students)
Kent State vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 303.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.7% higher at W&J than Kent State University at Kent ($49,612.00 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 W&J ($19,046 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 6.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,676 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 308.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($38,963 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or W&J? 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 W&J and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Kent State University at Kent (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/