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Overview |
UM-Flint | Kent State | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,130 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,390 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,456 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,344 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,448 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,870 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 6,105 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 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 | Aug 22, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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 UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 6,130 students)
UM-Flint vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Kent State?
- University of Michigan Flint is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($13,390.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at UM-Flint than Kent State University at Kent ($30,650.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Kent State ($12,344 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($13,040 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Kent State University at Kent (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 15.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($11,448 vs. $9,888)
UM-Flint vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 75 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than UM-Flint (68.8%)
UM-Flint vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than University of Michigan Flint (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $2,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Kent State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/