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Overview |
Kent State | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $29,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $29,837 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $11,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $24,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $16,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 1,877 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 860/1050 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kent State | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Wilmington 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 964 students)
Kent State vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 135.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($29,837.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Wilmington College than Kent State University at Kent ($29,837.00 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 Wilmington College ($20,333 vs. $24,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 13.4% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,495 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 70% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($16,805 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 101 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wilmington College (3.47)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Wilmington College (84.6%)
Kent State vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $300 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,000)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College 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/