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BGSU Cleveland State University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence Ohio University UConn UD Quinnipiac Ohio State University of Akron| Kent State University at Kent | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kent State | URI | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Kent State | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kent State | URI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Kent State | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 17,473 students)
Kent State vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at URI than Kent State University at Kent ($32,068.00 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 URI ($19,046 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($12,676 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Kent State University at Kent (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 39% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($13,257 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 10 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming URI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at URI (3.58)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than URI (76.4%)
Kent State vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or URI? 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 URI and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Kent State University at Kent (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $15,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $2,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,438 vs. $25,825)
- URI graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($242 vs. $267)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/