| 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 | ||
| 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 | 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 | ||
| cheaper$12,799 Ohio Residents $17,239 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,846 Ohio Residents $22,316 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,411 Ohio Residents $15,171 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,483 Ohio Residents $23,352 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,893 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,147 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter82.87% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.02% |
| Lower20.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.88% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller13,465 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,854 |
| Smaller11,323 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,418 |
| Smaller2,142 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,436 |
| Smaller1,479 | Online Student Population | Larger4,363 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,098 | Number of faculties | 1,639 |
| Higher$92,979 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,970 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.