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Overview |
San Jose State | Kent State | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,062 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,866 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,833 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 94% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,780 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 28,708 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $267 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
San Jose State | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 18% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 26,106 students)
San Jose State vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 120.7% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Kent State than San Jose State University ($22,144.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Kent State ($13,833 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 52.3% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($13,040 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than San Jose State University (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($11,311 vs. $9,888)
San Jose State vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 12 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming San Jose State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than San Jose State (80.2%)
San Jose State vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State 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 San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than San Jose State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $40,300)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $10,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,825)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($155 vs. $267)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/