Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Kent State University at Kent's yield is 7 pts higher than Western Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
Western Michigan admits 85% vs. 86% at Kent State University at Kent
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Western MichiganAccessible
- Kent State University at KentAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Western MichiganTest-blind
- Kent State University at KentTest-optional
How they read a record
Western Michigan
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Kent State University at Kent
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Western Michigan | Kent State University at Kent |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why