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Overview |
Kent State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Kent State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 5,416 students)
Kent State vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 311.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Kent State University at Kent ($50,624.00 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 Widener University-Main Campus ($19,046 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 19.9% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,676 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Kent State University at Kent (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 239.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($32,412 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 35 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Kent State vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Kent State University at Kent (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $19,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/