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Kent, OH · Columbus, OH
| Kent State University at Kent | Ohio State University-Main Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,787/yr | $17,339/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,280/yr | $4,885/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,500 | $19,976 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,718/yr | $5,751/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,296/yr | $9,807/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,685/yr | $20,461/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,278/yr | $27,359/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $260/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,794/yr | $14,738/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,810/yr | $13,814/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,030/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,790/yr | $3,070/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $30,567/yr | $30,305/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,232/yr | $13,244/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $23,082/yr | $40,022/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 61% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1240 | 1310–1480 |
| SAT average | 1099 | 1387 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 28–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–25 · Math 17–25 | English 27–34 · Math 26–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 22,365 | 70,028 |
| Students accepted | 19,379 | 35,588 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,278 | 8,062 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 51% | 35% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 64% | 88% |
| Freshmen who come back | 81% | 94% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,388/yr | $60,409/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,117–$66,038 | $39,834–$88,954 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 83% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 89% |
| Black students graduating | 54% | 82% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 82% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,179/yr | $51,438/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 72% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 80% |
| First-gen students who finish | 44% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 33% | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | 7.1% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $43,003/yr | $56,186/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Health Professions 14% · Visual & Performing Arts 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Engineering 15% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Engineering — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,690/yr | Dentistry — $130,546/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 29% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 19,320 | 45,638 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,533 | 14,628 |
| Average professor pay | $10,622/mo | $14,386/mo |
| Full-time professors | 61% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $50,411 | $64,714 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Kent, OH | Columbus, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1910 | 1870 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4% | 7.6% |
| Men | 38% | 50% |
| Women | 62% | 51% |
| White students | 73% | 60% |
| Black students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 11% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 5.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 8% | 5.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,496/yr | $23,612/yr |
| Endowment | $202.2M | $7.9B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,674 | 15,097 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,940/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,796/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 35 |
| Student athletes | 478 | 956 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.3M | $29.6M |
| Athletics budget | $37.2M | $295.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $37.2M | $295.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $685,486 | $4.1M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.