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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 90% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $267 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 3,446 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Kent State University at Stark?
- Colorado Mesa University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Colorado Mesa than Kent State University at Stark ($21,983.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Colorado Mesa ($10,177 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 29.7% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($8,882 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Stark than Colorado Mesa University (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 104.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($9,209 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Colorado Mesa .
- Accepted freshman Colorado Mesa students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Colorado Mesa vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or Kent State University at Stark? 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 University at Stark and Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Colorado Mesa is higher than Kent State University at Stark (25% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $300 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $4,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,825)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($224 vs. $267)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/