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Overview |
Kent State University at Stark | VSU | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,446 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Stark | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,177 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,508 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Stark | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Stark | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Stark | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $305 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Stark | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Kent State University at Stark | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Stark | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,446 students)
Kent State University at Stark vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Stark or VSU?
- Kent State University at Stark is 25.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at VSU than Kent State University at Stark ($16,542.00 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 VSU ($10,177 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 30% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,882 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Kent State University at Stark (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 155.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($11,498 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Stark or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Kent State University at Stark .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Stark students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at VSU (2.85)
Kent State University at Stark vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Stark or VSU? 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 VSU and Kent State University at Stark.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Kent State University at Stark (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $3,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,700)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $3,675 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $29,500)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($267 vs. $305)
- More Kent State University at Stark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU 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/