Kent State University at Kent vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare Kent State University at Kent and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • South Carolina's tuition ($34,934) is more expensive than Kent State University at Kent ($22,316).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (64.05%) is lower than Kent State University at Kent (88.02%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (24.33%) than Kent State University at Kent (23.88%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,280) is higher than Kent State University at Kent (1,100).
  • South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Kent State University at Kent (19 to 1).
  • South Carolina (35,653 students) is larger than Kent State University at Kent (25,854 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kent State University at Kent ($9,147) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Kent State University at Kent (64%).
Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent

Public, 4 years • Kent, OH #178 National Universities, #12 in Ohio more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,846 In-State
$22,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,147
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
88.02% Acceptance Rate
23.88% Yield
Enrollment
20,418 Undergraduate
5,436 Graduate
4,363 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
930 Faculties (full-time)
2,912 Staffs (full-time)
$86,778 Faculty Salary
$61,417 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,010 annual charge
-5,674 capacity
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,934 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,907
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
64.05% Acceptance Rate
24.33% Yield
Enrollment
27,343 Undergraduate
8,310 Graduate
3,171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,693 Faculties (full-time)
5,639 Staffs (full-time)
$102,889 Faculty Salary
$64,188 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,360 annual charge
-9,377 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,420 annual charge
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