Kent State University at Kent vs. Ball State University (BSU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Kent State University at Kent and Ball State University (BSU) are public.
  • Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH and BSU is located in Muncie, IN.
  • BSU has more expensive tuition of $28,766 than Kent State University at Kent ($22,316).
  • BSU has tighter acceptance rate of 62.08% than Kent State University at Kent (87.51%).
  • BSU has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than Kent State University at Kent (1,100).
  • Kent State University at Kent is larger with 25,854 students than BSU (19,777 students).
Kent State University at Kent

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#178 in National Universities
#12 in Ohio
Rankings#159 in National Universities
#5 in Indiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Kent, OHLocationMuncie, IN
Known asBSU
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$12,846 Ohio residents
$22,316 out-of-state
Undergraduate$10,758 Indiana residents
$28,766 out-of-state
$12,483 Ohio residents
$23,352 out-of-state
Graduate$11,992 Indiana residents
$29,196 out-of-state
$9,147Financial Aid$10,706
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$60 graduate
87.51%Acceptance Rate62.08%
31.56%Yield26.54%
1,100 SAT, 21 ACTTest Scores1,180 SAT, 26 ACT
Student Population
25,854Total Students19,777
20,418Undergraduate14,416
5,436Graduate5,361
4,363Online Enrollment5,040
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
64%Graduation Rate63%
6%Transfer-out Rate23%
78%Retention Rate73%
$42,400Average Earning after Graduation$44,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,674)
$7,010 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531)
$4,622 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,282 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
930 Full-time
709 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,047 Full-time
266 Part-time
2,912 Full-time
878 Part-time
Number of Staffs3,104 Full-time
507 Part-time
$86,778 for Faculties
$61,417 Part-time
Average Salary$70,603 for Faculties
$56,164 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023