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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Kent State | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $267 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 2,737 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 79.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Kent State than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($22,144.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Kent State ($19,644 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 36.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($13,040 vs. $17,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry as Kent State University at Kent (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 14% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($9,888 vs. $8,675)
SUNY-ESF vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 148 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF 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 (86.6%) than SUNY-ESF (82.9%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Kent State University at Kent (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $5,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,300)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,825)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($204 vs. $267)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/