Kent State University at Kent vs. Central Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Kent State University at Kent and Central Michigan University are public.
  • Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH and Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.
  • Kent State University at Kent has more expensive tuition of $22,316 than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
  • Central Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.75% than Kent State University at Kent (87.51%).
  • Kent State University at Kent has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Central Michigan University (1,090).
  • Kent State University at Kent is larger with 25,854 students than Central Michigan University (14,557 students).
Kent State University at Kent

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#178 in National Universities
#12 in Ohio
Rankings#158 in National Universities
#7 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Kent, OHLocationMount Pleasant, MI
Known as
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
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$13,703 Michigan residents
$14,190 out-of-state
$12,483 Ohio residents
$23,352 out-of-state
Graduate$16,293
$9,147Financial Aid$9,868
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
87.51%Acceptance Rate67.75%
31.56%Yield23.87%
1,100 SAT, 21 ACTTest Scores1,090 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
25,854Total Students14,557
20,418Undergraduate10,401
5,436Graduate4,156
4,363Online Enrollment3,086
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
64%Graduation Rate61%
6%Transfer-out Rate
78%Retention Rate72%
$42,400Average Earning after Graduation$46,200
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: 4,650)
$5,562 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$5,686 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
930 Full-time
709 Part-time
Number of Faculties717 Full-time
235 Part-time
2,912 Full-time
878 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,132 Full-time
368 Part-time
$86,778 for Faculties
$61,417 Part-time
Average Salary$90,760 for Faculties
$59,786 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