| Kent State University at Kent vs. Eastern Michigan |
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|---|---|---|
#223 in National Universities #18 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #241 in National Universities #15 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,920 Ohio Residents $21,575 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,990 Michigan Residents $16,990 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,483 Ohio Residents $23,352 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,968 Michigan Residents $30,978 Out-of-State |
| More$9,385 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,951 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,120 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier86.34% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.64% |
| Favorable20.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.71% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,374 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,631 |
| Larger20,841 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,470 |
| Larger5,533 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,161 |
| Larger4,457 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,172 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,674) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,821) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,666) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,030) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,690 | Number of faculty | 999 |
| Higher$96,063 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$94,431 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.