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Overview |
Kent State | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Kent State | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kent State | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 11,071 students)
Kent State vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Youngstown State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at Kent State than Youngstown State University ($21,410.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Kent State ($11,900 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 26.6% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,016 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Youngstown State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 25% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,539 vs. $7,631)
Kent State vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 86 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Kent State vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Youngstown State University (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $2,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,700)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Kent State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/