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Overview |
Kent State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
Kent State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $221 |
Diversity |
Kent State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Kent State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| 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 University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,615 students)
Kent State vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- Kent State University at Kent is 9.4% more expensive to attend than University of Northwestern Ohio for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Kent State than University of Northwestern Ohio ($21,410.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northwestern Ohio than Kent State ($16,860 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 81.1% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($7,000 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of Northwestern Ohio (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 45% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($9,539 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
Kent State vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 University of Northwestern Ohio and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than University of Northwestern Ohio (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $100 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $4,427 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,398 vs. $25,825)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($221 vs. $267)
- More University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/