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Overview |
Kent State University at Stark | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,433 | 9,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Stark | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,170 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,642 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,977 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,383 | $14,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Stark | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,777 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Stark | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Stark | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $299 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Stark | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State University at Stark | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Stark | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (9,517 students vs. 3,433 students)
Kent State University at Stark vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Stark or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 3% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $7,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at PVAMU than Kent State University at Stark ($22,590.00 vs. $16,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than PVAMU ($10,977 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 14.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Stark ($10,317 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Kent State University at Stark (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 234.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($14,680 vs. $4,383)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Stark or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Kent State University at Stark .
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Kent State University at Stark vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Stark or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Kent State University at Stark.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Kent State University at Stark (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $1,300 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,000)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $3,130 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $28,955)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($267 vs. $299)
- More Kent State University at Stark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/