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Overview |
Kent State University at Stark | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,446 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Stark | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,177 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,508 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 64% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Stark | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Stark | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Stark | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $240 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Stark | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State University at Stark | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Stark | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 3,446 students)
Kent State University at Stark vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Stark or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at UW-La Crosse than Kent State University at Stark ($16,404.00 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 UW-La Crosse ($10,177 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 27.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Stark ($6,942 vs. $8,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Stark than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (90% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Stark students is 32.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($4,508 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Stark or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Kent State University at Stark .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Kent State University at Stark vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Stark or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Kent State University at Stark.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Kent State University at Stark (68% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $9,200 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $40,300)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,825)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($240 vs. $267)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/