College comparison

Kent State University at Kent vs University of Arkansas

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	University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas is more selective	86%	74%
SAT (25–75)	1010–1240	1030–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,320	28,677
Avg net price	$20,787	$18,209
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Arkansas reports higher median earnings	$45,388	$58,191
Graduation rate	64%	71%
Median debt	$24,500	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	2.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Kent State University at Kent or University of Arkansas harder to get into?

University of Arkansas is more selective: Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and University of Arkansas's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1010–1240 at Kent State University at Kent and 1030–1220 at University of Arkansas. 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.