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Overview |
Kent State University at Stark | RU | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,446 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Stark | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,177 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,508 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Stark | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Stark | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Stark | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Stark | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State University at Stark | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Stark | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,446 students)
Kent State University at Stark vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Stark or RU?
- Radford University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at RU than Kent State University at Stark ($20,246.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than RU ($10,177 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 19% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,882 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Kent State University at Stark (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 115.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($9,733 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Stark or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Kent State University at Stark .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Kent State University at Stark vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Stark or RU? 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 RU and Kent State University at Stark.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Kent State University at Stark (56% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,300)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,825)
- RU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/