Kent State University at Kent vs. Eastern Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Kent State University at Kent and Eastern Michigan University are public.
  • Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH and Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.
  • Kent State University at Kent has more expensive tuition of $22,316 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
  • Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than Kent State University at Kent (87.51%).
  • Kent State University at Kent has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Eastern Michigan University (1,050).
  • Kent State University at Kent is larger with 25,854 students than Eastern Michigan University (14,018 students).
Kent State University at Kent

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#178 in National Universities
#12 in Ohio
Rankings#155 in National Universities
#10 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Kent, OHLocationYpsilanti, 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 DegreesBachelor'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$15,510
$12,483 Ohio residents
$23,352 out-of-state
Graduate$17,441 Michigan residents
$30,072 out-of-state
$9,147Financial Aid$8,397
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$45 graduate
87.51%Acceptance Rate44.74%
31.56%Yield38.97%
1,100 SAT, 21 ACTTest Scores1,050 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
25,854Total Students14,018
20,418Undergraduate11,617
5,436Graduate2,401
4,363Online Enrollment2,928
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
64%Graduation Rate45%
6%Transfer-out Rate
78%Retention Rate66%
$42,400Average Earning after Graduation$43,900
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: 2,821)
$5,630 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,030 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
930 Full-time
709 Part-time
Number of Faculties650 Full-time
473 Part-time
2,912 Full-time
878 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,514 Full-time
493 Part-time
$86,778 for Faculties
$61,417 Part-time
Average Salary$87,833 for Faculties
$70,511 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