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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA BGSU CNU Cleveland State Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon| Kent State University at Kent | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | JMU | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 33% |
Admission |
Kent State | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $216 |
Diversity |
Kent State | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 22,224 students)
Kent State vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or JMU?
- Kent State University at Kent is 60.1% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at JMU than Kent State University at Kent ($24,744.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Kent State ($18,274 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 5.3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,040 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than James Madison University (96% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($10,081 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 67 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than JMU (78.3%)
Kent State vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or JMU? 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 JMU and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $40,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,926 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,825)
- JMU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($216 vs. $267)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/