Head to head · Ohio
Kent State University at Kent costs less than University of Cincinnati-Main Campus at every income band federal data covers — between $2,374 and $5,196 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Kent State University at Kent | University of Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,280 | $17,974 | $2,694 |
| $30–48k | $15,718 | $18,092 | $2,374 |
| $48–75k | $17,296 | $22,492 | $5,196 |
| $75–110k | $23,685 | $27,596 | $3,911 |
| Over $110k | $26,278 | $29,616 | $3,338 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Kent State University at Kent first, then University of Cincinnati. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Kent State University at Kent first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
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Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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