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BGSU Cleveland State Miami IU Kentucky Ohio State Xavier UIC University of Dayton Purdue UB Ohio University| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | Kent State | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 94% |
Admission |
UC | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $267 |
Diversity |
UC | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UC | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UC | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 26,106 students)
UC vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 6.6% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at UC than Kent State University at Kent ($28,904.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than UC ($20,333 vs. $21,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($13,040 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (94% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 20.7% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,888 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 98 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming UC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Kent State (86.6%)
UC vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Kent State University at Kent (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $5,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,300)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,825)
- UC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/