| Ohio University-Main Campus vs. Kent State University at Kent |
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|---|---|---|
#289 in National Universities #28 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #223 in National Universities #18 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 | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,746 Ohio Residents $24,114 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,846 Ohio Residents $22,316 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,720 Ohio Residents $17,712 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,483 Ohio Residents $23,352 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,966 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,147 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter86.52% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.02% |
| Lower20.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.88% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller24,145 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,854 |
| Smaller18,113 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,418 |
| Larger6,032 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,436 |
| Larger6,329 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,363 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,260) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,674) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,194) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,666) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,269 | Number of faculties | 1,639 |
| Lower$86,095 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$89,970 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.