Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
BGSU Cleveland State Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State UC Miami University of Missouri-Columbia Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania| University of Missouri St Louis | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Kent State | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,800 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #441 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | kent.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $12,674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,432 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,104 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,577 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,314 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Kent State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,627 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 2,645 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Kent State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $267 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Kent State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Kent State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | 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 University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 14,800 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Kent State?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Kent State University at Kent ($33,432.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Kent State ($11,577 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($13,040 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 54.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($15,314 vs. $9,888)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 38 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Kent State University at Kent (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $6,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,825)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($217 vs. $267)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/