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BGSU Cleveland State University of Dayton UC Ohio University Ohio State Miami JCU University of Akron WVU Youngstown State Butler| Kent State University at Kent | Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | Xavier | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 6,114 students)
Kent State vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 263.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Xavier than Kent State University at Kent ($44,770.00 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 Xavier ($19,046 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 9% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,676 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 192.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($27,897 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 44 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Kent State vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Kent State University at Kent (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/