Kent State University at Kent vs. Ohio University-Main Campus

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Kent State University at Kent and Ohio University-Main Campus are public.
  • Both schools are located in Ohio.
  • Ohio University-Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $24,114 than Kent State University at Kent ($22,316).
  • Ohio University-Main Campus has tighter acceptance rate of 73.93% than Kent State University at Kent (87.51%).
  • Ohio University-Main Campus 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 Ohio University-Main Campus (24,145 students).
Kent State University at Kent

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#178 in National Universities
#12 in Ohio
Rankings#252 in National Universities
#32 in Ohio
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Kent, OHLocationAthens, OH
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
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 (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$12,846 Ohio residents
$22,316 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,746 Ohio residents
$24,114 out-of-state
$12,483 Ohio residents
$23,352 out-of-state
Graduate$9,720 Ohio residents
$17,712 out-of-state
$9,147Financial Aid$7,966
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
87.51%Acceptance Rate73.93%
31.56%Yield20.85%
1,100 SAT, 21 ACTTest Scores1,180 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
25,854Total Students24,145
20,418Undergraduate18,113
5,436Graduate6,032
4,363Online Enrollment6,329
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
64%Graduation Rate65%
6%Transfer-out Rate27%
78%Retention Rate79%
$42,400Average Earning after Graduation$45,800
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: 7,260)
$7,600 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (20 meals per week)
$7,194 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
930 Full-time
709 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,007 Full-time
262 Part-time
2,912 Full-time
878 Part-time
Number of Staffs3,291 Full-time
396 Part-time
$86,778 for Faculties
$61,417 Part-time
Average Salary$84,286 for Faculties
$62,792 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