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Overview |
Kent State | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $28,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $28,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $22,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $18,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 1,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 121.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($28,120.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Waynesburg College than Kent State University at Kent ($28,120.00 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 Waynesburg College ($20,333 vs. $22,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 6% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,300 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 89.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($18,778 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 48 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Kent State (86.6%)
Kent State vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/