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UMBC BGSU Cleveland State Maryland Salisbury Ohio University WCU Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton Frostburg State University WVU| Towson University | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Kent State | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
TU | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $267 |
Diversity |
TU | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 19,793 students)
TU vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 70% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at TU than Kent State University at Kent ($23,240.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Kent State ($14,443 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 7.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,676 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Towson University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($11,415 vs. $9,539)
TU vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 14 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,825)
- TU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($183 vs. $267)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/