College comparison

Kent State University at Kent vs Rowan 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	Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
Acceptance rateRowan University is more selective	86%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1010–1240	1110–1310
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,320	15,841
Avg net price	$20,787	$22,408
Median earnings (10 yr)Rowan University reports higher median earnings	$45,388	$59,988
Graduation rate	64%	67%
Median debt	$24,500	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	1.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Kent State University at Kent or Rowan University harder to get into?

Rowan University is more selective: Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Rowan University's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1010–1240 at Kent State University at Kent and 1110–1310 at Rowan 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.