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Overview |
Utica College | Kent State | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,733 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,080 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,510 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Utica College | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,826 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 3,336 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Utica College | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $267 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Utica College | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 3,733 students)
Utica College vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Kent State?
- Utica College is 83.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Utica College than Kent State University at Kent ($23,208.00 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 Utica College ($20,333 vs. $22,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 0.3% lower than costs at Utica College ($13,040 vs. $13,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Kent State University at Kent (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 44% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($14,241 vs. $9,888)
Utica College vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Kent State (86.6%)
Utica College vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College 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 Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Utica College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,825)
- Utica College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($248 vs. $267)
- More Utica College 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/