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BGSU Cleveland State Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State Ohio University TU Ohio State Drexel University of Akron| Kent State University at Kent | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | WCU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 70% |
Admission |
Kent State | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kent State | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 17,076 students)
Kent State vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or WCU?
- Kent State University at Kent is 64.3% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Kent State than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($22,144.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than WCU ($20,333 vs. $21,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 4.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,474 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 79.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($9,888 vs. $5,503)
Kent State vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 5 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WCU (3.43)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than WCU (79.2%)
Kent State vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or WCU? 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 WCU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,300)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,825)
- WCU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($242 vs. $267)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/