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Overview |
Kent State | Washington State | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Kent State | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than Kent State based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 25,854 students)
Kent State vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Washington State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Washington State than Kent State University at Kent ($26,392.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Kent State ($17,911 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,396 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Washington State University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($10,689 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 28 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Kent State vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Kent State University at Kent (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $40,300)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $5,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,429 vs. $25,825)
- Washington State graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/