- Both Kent State University at Kent and University of Akron Main Campus are public.
- Both schools are located in Ohio.
- Kent State University at Kent has more expensive tuition of $22,316 than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
- Kent State University at Kent has tighter acceptance rate of 87.51% than University of Akron Main Campus (92.55%).
- Kent State University at Kent has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than University of Akron Main Campus (1,090).
- Kent State University at Kent is larger with 25,854 students than University of Akron Main Campus (13,465 students).
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| #178 in National Universities #12 in Ohio | Rankings | #233 in National Universities #28 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kent, OH | Location | Akron, 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 Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 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 Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,846 Ohio residents $22,316 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,799 Ohio residents $17,239 out-of-state |
| $12,483 Ohio residents $23,352 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,411 Ohio residents $15,171 out-of-state |
| $9,147 | Financial Aid | $7,893 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 87.51% | Acceptance Rate | 92.55% |
| 31.56% | Yield | 24.60% |
| 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,854 | Total Students | 13,465 |
| 20,418 | Undergraduate | 11,323 |
| 5,436 | Graduate | 2,142 |
| 4,363 | Online Enrollment | 1,479 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $42,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| 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: 2,559) $7,010 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 930 Full-time 709 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 476 Full-time 622 Part-time |
| 2,912 Full-time 878 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 936 Part-time |
| $86,778 for Faculties $61,417 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,554 for Faculties $59,214 Part-time |