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Overview |
Kent State University at Stark | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,446 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Stark | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,177 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,508 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 78% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Stark | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Stark | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Stark | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $210 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Stark | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State University at Stark | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Stark | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 3,446 students)
Kent State University at Stark vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Stark or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at UCO-Central than Kent State University at Stark ($17,913.00 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 UCO-Central ($10,177 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 2.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Stark ($8,628 vs. $8,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Stark than University of Central Oklahoma (90% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students is 42.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($6,422 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Stark or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Kent State University at Stark .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Kent State University at Stark vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Stark or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and Kent State University at Stark.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Kent State University at Stark (36% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $4,300 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $5,432 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($20,393 vs. $25,825)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($210 vs. $267)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/