KSU-Trumbull vs Clark College

Kent State University at Trumbull and Clark State College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Ohio, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Kent State Trumbull boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Clark State College maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Kent State Trumbull excels in liberal arts and sciences, while Clark State College specializes in career-focused programs, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Clark State College	Kent State University at Trumbull
Overview
Location	Springfield, Ohio	Warren, Ohio
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	33.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$15	$50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $16,736 Out of state: $20,032	In state: $22,256 Out of state: $31,132
Average net price	$6,672	$8,999
Tuition	In state: $3,296 Out of state: $6,592	In state: $6,662 Out of state: $15,538
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	68.0% Average amount $5,602	83.0% Average amount $4,968
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $4,458	46.0% Average amount $4,952
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $2,707	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	5,042 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%	2,068 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	0.5%
International students	0.2%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Public Administration and Social Service Computer and Information Science	Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	32:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	21.8%	26.7%
Dropout rate	52.7%	36.2%
Transferred out	23.8%	36.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,830 Year 2: $59,834 Year 3: $59,262 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,031 Year 2: $35,864 Year 3: $41,432 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $40,188 Year 3: $39,650 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,316 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $38,394 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,211 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $38,139 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,906 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $25,535 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,305 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,586 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $58,986 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,325 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $51,093 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,013 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $47,013 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,867 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $46,818 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,156 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $39,353 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 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,670 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $34,846 Public Health (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,380 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $34,625

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