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BGSU Cleveland State JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Ohio University NSU Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton| Kent State University at Kent | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Kent State | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kent State | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 23,107 students)
Kent State vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Old Dominion?
- Kent State University at Kent is 70% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Old Dominion than Kent State University at Kent ($26,664.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Kent State ($16,098 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 6.3% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,676 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Old Dominion University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 5.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,539 vs. $9,058)
Kent State vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 47 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is the same as at Old Dominion University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,300)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,825)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($242 vs. $267)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/