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 Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
  • It is harder to admit to Northern Illinois University than Kent State University at Kent.
  • Kent State University at Kent has more students with 25,854 students while Northern Illinois University has 15,649 students.
  • Northern Illinois University has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 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 Northern Illinois University has 787 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Northern Illinois University and Kent State University at Kent.
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Northern Illinois UniversityKent State University at Kent
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Northern Illinois Universityvs.Kent State University at Kent
Dekalb, IllinoisLocationKent, Ohio
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$12,472
Out-Of-State$12,700
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,846
Out-Of-State$22,316
95%% Receiving Financial Aid86%
$9,294Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,147
70.68 %Acceptance Rates88.02 %
13.30 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.88 %
-SAT Score1,100
-ACT Score21
53 %Graduation Rate64 %
-Transfer-out Rate6 %
65 %Retention Rate78 %
15,649Student Population25,854
787Number of Faculties930
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 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, On-campus daycare

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