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BGSU Cleveland State GCU ASU Ohio University U of A Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State UC| Northern Arizona University | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | Kent State | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
NAU | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $267 |
Diversity |
NAU | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NAU | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 18% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 25,854 students)
NAU vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 11.6% more expensive to attend than NAU for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $11,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at NAU than Kent State University at Kent ($26,286.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than Kent State ($17,115 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 8.1% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,728 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($11,865 vs. $9,539)
NAU vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU 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 NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,300)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $5,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,825)
- NAU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($206 vs. $267)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/