College comparison

Kent State University at Kent vs Northern Illinois 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	Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
Acceptance rateNorthern Illinois University is more selective	86%	70%
SAT (25–75)	1010–1240	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,320	11,301
Avg net price	$20,787	$13,391
Median earnings (10 yr)Northern Illinois University reports higher median earnings	$45,388	$57,808
Graduation rate	64%	49%
Median debt	$24,500	$22,162
Economic mobility	—	1.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Kent State University at Kent or Northern Illinois University harder to get into?

Northern Illinois University is more selective: Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Northern Illinois University's is approximately 70% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1010–1240 at Kent State University at Kent and — at Northern Illinois 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.