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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | Kent State University at Stark | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 90% |
Admission |
SCSU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $267 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,446 students)
SCSU vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Kent State University at Stark?
- Kent State University at Stark is 7.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at SCSU than Kent State University at Stark ($19,358.00 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 SCSU ($10,177 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 58.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,882 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Stark than Southern Connecticut State University (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 62.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($7,308 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
SCSU vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Kent State University at Stark? 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 University at Stark and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Kent State University at Stark (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,300)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,825)
- SCSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($240 vs. $267)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/