KSU-Stark vs Wright State University-Lake Campus

Kent State University at Stark and Wright State University-Lake Campus, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to students seeking a quality education. While they share some similarities, there are also key differences that set them apart. Kent State boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. Wright State, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. Both universities offer a diverse range of popular majors, catering to various interests and career aspirations. To help you make an informed decision about your educational journey, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences in greater detail. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Kent State University at Stark	Wright State University-Lake Campus
Overview
Location	North Canton, Ohio	Celina, Ohio
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	98.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $45	$40
SAT range	N/A	790 - 890
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		1.0%
Students submitting ACT score		88.0%
Total number of applicants		629
Total number of admissions given out		619
Admitted students who chose to enroll		266
Yield rate		43.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,256 Out of state: $31,132	In state: $22,838 Out of state: $32,256
Average net price	$9,526	$9,926
Tuition	In state: $6,662 Out of state: $15,538	In state: $6,918 Out of state: $16,336
Room & board
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	60.0% Average amount $4,637	81.0% Average amount $4,274
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $4,798	32.0% Average amount $4,964
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $4,166	2.0% Average amount $10,158

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,641 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%	1,435 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%
Graduate students	12 Men 16.7% Women 83.3%	9 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	0.5%	5.3%
International students	0.9%	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	96
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Louisiana Pennsylvania	Ohio Indiana Florida Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Natural Resources and Conservation	Business Education Engineering Health Professions Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.4%	41.3%
Dropout rate	31.5%	57.5%
Transferred out	33.2%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,597 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $77,296 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,586 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $58,986 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,806 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $51,948 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,576 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $47,754 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,013 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $47,013 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,445 Year 2: $34,978 Year 3: $38,424 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,631 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $38,281 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,737 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $36,212 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,413 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $35,333 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,393 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $34,222	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,849 Year 2: $64,307 Year 3: $68,129 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,408 Year 2: $58,494 Year 3: $60,565 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,871 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $49,667 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,783 Year 2: $39,698 Year 3: $42,322 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,290 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $35,786 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,036 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $35,128 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,673 Year 2: $29,517 Year 3: $34,961 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,359 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $30,474 Management Information Systems and Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,936 Year 3: $23,722 Engineering Technology, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,445 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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