| Akron Main Campus vs. Kent State University at Kent |
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|---|---|---|
#330 in National Universities #35 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #223 in National Universities #18 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,135 Ohio Residents $20,815 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,920 Ohio Residents $21,575 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,125 Ohio Residents $15,885 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,483 Ohio Residents $23,352 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,688 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,385 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,120 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter59.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.34% |
| Lower18.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.26% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 | ||
| Smaller13,332 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,374 |
| Smaller11,160 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,841 |
| Smaller2,172 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,533 |
| Smaller1,951 | Online Student Population | Larger4,457 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,674) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,666) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,239 | Number of faculty | 1,690 |
| Lower$92,303 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,063 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.