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University of Dayton Ohio University University of Toledo Miami Southeast Missouri State University Cleveland State SIUE Kent State University of Akron UC UNC Charlotte Ohio State| Kent State University at Stark | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State University at Stark | Wright State | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,446 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Stark | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,177 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,508 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Stark | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Stark | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Stark | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Stark | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State University at Stark | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Stark | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,446 students)
Kent State University at Stark vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Stark or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 55.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Wright State than Kent State University at Stark ($20,232.00 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 Wright State ($10,177 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 20.3% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($8,882 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Kent State University at Stark (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 96.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($8,867 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Stark or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Kent State University at Stark .
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Kent State University at Stark vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Stark or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Kent State University at Stark.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Kent State University at Stark (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $3,100 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,300)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- Wright State graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/