- Both Kent State University at Kent and University at Buffalo (UB) are public.
- Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH and UB is located in Buffalo, NY.
- UB has more expensive tuition of $30,572 than Kent State University at Kent ($22,316).
- UB has tighter acceptance rate of 57.34% than Kent State University at Kent (87.51%).
- UB has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Kent State University at Kent (1,100).
- UB is larger with 32,099 students than Kent State University at Kent (25,854 students).
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| #178 in National Universities #12 in Ohio | Rankings | #154 in National Universities #34 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kent, OH | Location | Buffalo, NY |
| Known as | UB | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,846 Ohio residents $22,316 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,782 New York residents $30,572 out-of-state |
| $12,483 Ohio residents $23,352 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,388 New York residents $27,338 out-of-state |
| $9,147 | Financial Aid | $9,020 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 87.51% | Acceptance Rate | 57.34% |
| 31.56% | Yield | 26.22% |
| 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,854 | Total Students | 32,099 |
| 20,418 | Undergraduate | 20,761 |
| 5,436 | Graduate | 11,338 |
| 4,363 | Online Enrollment | 2,183 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $42,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,674) $7,010 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,737) $9,132 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,080 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 930 Full-time 709 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,672 Full-time 643 Part-time |
| 2,912 Full-time 878 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,470 Full-time 825 Part-time |
| $86,778 for Faculties $61,417 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,300 for Faculties $71,221 Part-time |