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Overview |
Arkansas | Kent State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 25,854 students)
Arkansas vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Arkansas than Kent State University at Kent ($25,420.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Kent State ($16,208 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 2.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,368 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of Arkansas (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 12.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,539 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 87 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Kent State University at Kent (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $10,100 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,300)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,825)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/