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Overview |
Kent State | WVU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Kent State | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kent State | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than WVU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 24,741 students)
Kent State vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or WVU?
- Kent State University at Kent is 31.5% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at WVU than Kent State University at Kent ($26,568.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Kent State ($12,202 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 9.1% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,618 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than West Virginia University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($11,685 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 11 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or WVU? 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 WVU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,300)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,825)
- WVU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($248 vs. $267)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/