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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Kent State | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,418 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,812 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,716 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,230 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,104 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,193 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,901 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 10,836 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $267 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 23,418 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Kent State than Missouri State University Springfield ($22,144.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Kent State ($17,104 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 27.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,230 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Missouri State University Springfield (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 20.7% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,888 vs. $8,193)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 23 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Kent State (86.6%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or Kent 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 Kent State and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Kent State University at Kent (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,825)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($232 vs. $267)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/