The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Kent State University at Kent has more expensive tuition & fees ($22,316) than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
  • It is harder to admit to Central Michigan University than Kent State University at Kent.
  • Kent State University at Kent has a higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than Central Michigan University (1,090).
  • Central Michigan University has higher submitted ACT score (21) than Kent State University at Kent (21).
  • Kent State University at Kent has more students with 25,854 students while Central Michigan University has 14,557 students.
  • Central Michigan University has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Kent State University at Kent's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Kent State University at Kent has more full-time faculties with 930 faculties while Central Michigan University has 717 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Kent State University at Kent and Central Michigan University.
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Kent State University at Kentvs.Central Michigan University
Kent, OhioLocationMount Pleasant, Michigan
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$12,846
Out-Of-State$22,316
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,703
Out-Of-State$14,190
86%% Receiving Financial Aid91%
$9,147Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,868
88.02 %Acceptance Rates78.95 %
23.88 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)12.86 %
1,100SAT Score1,090
21ACT Score24
64 %Graduation Rate61 %
6 %Transfer-out Rate-
78 %Retention Rate72 %
25,854Student Population14,557
930Number of Faculties717
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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