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CU Boulder Colorado State DU BGSU Cleveland State Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton Regis| University of Colorado Denver | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Kent State | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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 |
CU Denver | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $267 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CU Denver | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 23,744 students)
CU Denver vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 40.8% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $8,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at CU Denver than Kent State University at Kent ($25,992.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than Kent State ($16,079 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($12,676 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of Colorado Denver (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 1.7% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($9,539 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 12 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming CU Denver students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver 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 CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than University of Colorado Denver (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $27,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $4,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,190 vs. $25,825)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($219 vs. $267)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/