UB vs Kent State University at Kent

Compare two rival schools - University at Buffalo and Kent State University at Kent with tuition and admission information where UB is a four-years, public located in Buffalo, NY and Kent State University at Kent is a four-years, public located in Kent, OH.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UB has more expensive tuition & fees ($30,572) than Kent State University at Kent ($20,880).
  • It is harder to admit to UB than Kent State University at Kent.
  • UB has a higher submitted SAT score (1,290) than Kent State University at Kent (1,110).
  • UB has higher submitted ACT score (30) than Kent State University at Kent (21).
  • UB has more students with 32,099 students while Kent State University at Kent has 25,854 students.
  • UB has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Kent State University at Kent's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • UB has more full-time faculties with 1,672 faculties while Kent State University at Kent has 930 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University at Buffalo and Kent State University at Kent.
UBvs.Kent State University at Kent
Buffalo, New YorkLocationKent, Ohio
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$10,782
Out-Of-State$30,572
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,767
Out-Of-State$20,880
60%% Receiving Financial Aid86%
$9,020Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,147
69.00 %Acceptance Rates87.00 %
16.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)22.00 %
1,290SAT Score1,110
30ACT Score21
73 %Graduation Rate64 %
17 %Transfer-out Rate6 %
84 %Retention Rate78 %
32,099Student Population25,854
1,672Number of Faculties930
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare