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Overview |
Kent State | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #546 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $38,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $38,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $12,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $21,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $30,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 2,650 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 2,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1040/1258 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 15% |
Students |
Kent State | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 1,203 students)
Kent State vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 205.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($38,760.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Westminster College than Kent State University at Kent ($38,760.00 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 Westminster College ($20,333 vs. $21,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 5.3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,380 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 209.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($30,615 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 39 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Westminster College (85.5%)
Kent State vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/