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Overview |
Kent State | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Kent State | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Wilkes | ||
| 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 5,207 students)
Kent State vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 218.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at Wilkes than Kent State University at Kent ($39,134.00 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 Wilkes ($19,046 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 25% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,676 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Kent State University at Kent (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 208.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($29,441 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 14 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Kent State University at Kent (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes 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/