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Overview |
Kentucky | Kent State | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $267 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 25,854 students)
Kentucky vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 7% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Kentucky than Kent State University at Kent ($30,913.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Kent State ($18,693 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 15.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,676 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of Kentucky (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 48% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($14,114 vs. $9,539)
Kentucky vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 76 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Kent State (88%)
Kentucky vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Kent State University at Kent (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $10,700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,300)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,825)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($235 vs. $267)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/