College comparison

Kent State University at Kent vs Middle Tennessee State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH	Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
Acceptance rateMiddle Tennessee State University is more selective	86%	69%
SAT (25–75)	1010–1240	1010–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,320	16,301
Avg net price	$20,787	$13,359
Median earnings (10 yr)Middle Tennessee State University reports higher median earnings	$45,388	$48,541
Graduation rate	64%	54%
Median debt	$24,500	$20,000
Economic mobility	—	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Kent State University at Kent or Middle Tennessee State University harder to get into?

Middle Tennessee State University is more selective: Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Middle Tennessee State University's is approximately 69% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent vs Middle Tennessee State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1010–1240 at Kent State University at Kent and 1010–1230 at Middle Tennessee State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.