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Overview |
Kent State University at Stark | TSU | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,446 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Stark | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,177 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,508 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Stark | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Stark | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Stark | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $303 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Stark | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State University at Stark | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Stark | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 3,446 students)
Kent State University at Stark vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Stark or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at TSU than Kent State University at Stark ($19,677.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than TSU ($10,177 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 8.8% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,882 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Kent State University at Stark (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 168.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($12,085 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Stark or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Kent State University at Stark .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Stark students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at TSU (3.0)
Kent State University at Stark vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Stark or TSU? 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 TSU and Kent State University at Stark.
- The graduation rate at Kent State University at Stark is higher than Texas Southern University (23% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $4,100 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,200)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $3,533 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $29,358)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($267 vs. $303)
- More Kent State University at Stark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/