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University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) vs Kent State

When it comes to higher education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and Kent State University at Kent (KSU) stand out as two prominent institutions with unique offerings. UNCG boasts a higher acceptance rate (74%) compared to KSU's 84%, making it a more accessible option for students. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with UNCG excelling in fields like nursing, education, and public health, while KSU shines in business, engineering, and aviation. UNCG's student body is predominantly female (62%), while KSU has a more balanced gender ratio. In terms of graduation rates, KSU holds a slight edge with a 6-year graduation rate of 62% compared to UNCG's 59%. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more, providing valuable insights to guide your choice.
Kent State University at Kent logo

Kent State University at Kent

 		University of North Carolina at Greensboro logo

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Overview

Location Kent, Ohio Greensboro, North Carolina
Campus setting Suburb: Large City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 81.0% 78.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 87.3% 90.8%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $45
Undergraduate: $65
Graduate: $65
SAT range 1000 - 1210 1095 - 1260
ACT range 19 - 25 21 - 26
Students submitting SAT score 18.0% 6.0%
Students submitting ACT score 66.0% 18.0%
Total number of applicants 19,881 10,696
Total number of admissions given out 17,359 9,716
Admitted students who chose to enroll 4,050 2,543
Yield rate 23.3% 26.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $27,954
Out of state: $36,830
In state: $20,738
Out of state: $35,897
Average net price $18,947 $9,950
Tuition
In state: $11,774
Out of state: $20,650
In state: $4,422
Out of state: $19,581
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $8,417
Meal plan: $5,666
Room/dormitory: $5,766
Meal plan: $3,920
Available payment plans
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Guaranteed tuition plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 91.0%
Average amount $8,401 		72.0%
Average amount $9,237
Students receiving federal student loan 56.0%
Average amount $5,405 		57.0%
Average amount $5,076
Students taking out private loans 10.0%
Average amount $13,210 		5.0%
Average amount $11,170

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 21,133
Men 37.7% Women 62.3% 		15,178
Men 33.3% Women 66.7%
Graduate students 5,464
Men 33.3% Women 66.7% 		3,860
Men 29.8% Women 70.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Moderate
Out-of-state students 19.7% 5.7%
International students 5.2% 3.0%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large City: Large
Dormitory capacity 5,674 5,660
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Ohio Pennsylvania New York Illinois Michigan North Carolina Maryland New York Florida South Carolina

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio 19:1 17:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome

Graduation rate 67.7% 57.6%
Dropout rate 9.4% 13.6%
Transferred out 21.3% 26.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $87,715
  • Year 2: $89,685
  • Year 3: $100,554
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $75,015
  • Year 2: $72,734
  • Year 3: $77,710
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,597
  • Year 2: $73,635
  • Year 3: $77,296
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,552
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $75,264
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,262
  • Year 2: $53,358
  • Year 3: $66,878
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,914
  • Year 2: $53,358
  • Year 3: $65,790
Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,436
  • Year 2: $57,619
  • Year 3: $65,215
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,674
  • Year 2: $53,108
  • Year 3: $65,118
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,124
  • Year 2: $49,019
  • Year 3: $63,596
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,648
  • Year 2: $58,673
  • Year 3: $63,476
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $81,289
  • Year 2: $139,500
  • Year 3: $133,801
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $75,642
  • Year 2: $68,666
  • Year 3: $84,873
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,772
  • Year 2: $68,443
  • Year 3: $79,028
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,720
  • Year 2: $64,121
  • Year 3: $76,514
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,593
  • Year 2: $59,253
  • Year 3: $68,341
Education, General (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $67,101
  • Year 3: $67,567
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,604
  • Year 2: $58,823
  • Year 3: $61,667
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,800
  • Year 2: $54,109
  • Year 3: $53,443
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,001
  • Year 2: $42,402
  • Year 3: $49,703
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,797
  • Year 2: $43,798
  • Year 3: $49,101

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