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Overview |
Kent State | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,299 students)
Kent State vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 243.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at Wittenberg University than Kent State University at Kent ($42,260.00 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 Wittenberg University ($19,046 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 12.4% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,280 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 242.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($32,632 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/