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BGSU Cleveland State CMU GVSU Oakland Ohio University WSU Michigan State Ohio State ISU University of Akron University of Dayton| Western Michigan University | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Kent State | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
WMU | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
Academics |
WMU | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $267 |
Diversity |
WMU | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WMU | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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 WMU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 17,000 students)
WMU vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Kent State?
- Western Michigan University is 18% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Kent State than Western Michigan University ($21,410.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than WMU ($19,046 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 14.2% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,102 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 40% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,539 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 37 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $808 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,633)
- Kent State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($267 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/