| Akron Main Campus vs. Kent State University at Stark |
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|---|---|---|
#330 in National Universities #35 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in Ohio Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| 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 | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,135 Ohio Residents $20,815 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,211 Ohio Residents $17,969 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,125 Ohio Residents $15,885 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,057 Ohio Residents $24,361 Out-of-State |
| More$8,688 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,930 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 59.67% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 18.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| 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 | ||
| Larger13,332 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,569 |
| Larger11,160 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,526 |
| Larger2,172 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller43 |
| Larger1,951 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,640 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower54% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 1,239 | Number of faculty | 180 |
| Higher$92,303 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,998 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.