| Kent State University at Kent vs. Cincinnati-Main Campus |
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|---|---|---|
#223 in National Universities #18 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #184 in National Universities #10 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,920 Ohio Residents $21,575 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,363 Ohio Residents $28,697 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,483 Ohio Residents $23,352 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,902 Ohio Residents $26,674 Out-of-State |
| More$9,385 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,542 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,120 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier86.34% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.29% |
| Lower20.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.52% |
| 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 High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller26,374 | Total Enrollment | Larger45,026 |
| Smaller20,841 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,033 |
| Smaller5,533 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,993 |
| Smaller4,457 | Online Student Population | Larger9,022 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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: 7,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,666) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,210) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,690 | Number of faculty | 3,429 |
| Lower$96,063 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.