Kent State University at Kent vs Ohio University-Main Campus
A side-by-side look at cost, graduate earnings, debt and return on investment. The better figure in each row is highlighted.
| Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | |
|---|---|---|
| ROI verdict | Break-even | Break-even |
| 10-year ROI | +1% | +15% |
| 10-year net gain | $944 | $13,879 |
| Median earnings (5 yr) | $54,302 | $55,810 |
| Median earnings (1 yr) | $40,429 | $43,006 |
| Average net price | $20,787 | $21,637 |
| Median debt | $24,500 | $21,056 |
| Break-even | 9.9 yrs | 8.7 yrs |
| Graduation rate | 64% | 66% |
| Admission rate | 86% | 85% |
Kent State University at Kent
Break-even
+$944 over 10 years
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
Ohio University-Main Campus
Break-even
+$13,879 over 10 years
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.