Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
BGSU Cleveland State University of Scranton Seton Hall University Drexel Villanova Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton Duquesne University WVU| Kent State University at Kent | Saint Joseph's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Kent State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | sju.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Kent State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $49,410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Kent State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 7,861 students)
Kent State vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 301.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Kent State University at Kent ($49,410.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Saint Joseph's University ($19,046 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 20.6% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,676 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 212.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($29,822 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $23,700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $40,300)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,825)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/