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Overview |
Kent State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #470 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $10,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $25,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,127 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1068/1233 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $289 |
Diversity |
Kent State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| 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 College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,027 students)
Kent State vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 174.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Kent State University at Kent ($33,750.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Kent State ($17,506 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 19% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,650 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 163.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($25,149 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at College of Mount St. Joseph (3.56)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
Kent State vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Kent State University at Kent (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from College of Mount St. Joseph earn on average $4,400 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $2,175 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($25,825 vs. $28,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($267 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/