Quad
Western Michigan
Kent State University at Kent

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Kent State University at Kent has 7 pts more first-gen students than Western Michigan (36% vs. 29%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    Western Michigan is more diverse (index 0.52 vs. 0.45)

    Diversity index
  3. 3

    Kent State University at Kent has 1.5× as many undergrads as Western Michigan

    Undergrads

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Western Michigan12.6K
Kent State University at Kent19.3K
Pell Grant share
Western Michigan27%
Kent State University at Kent29%
First-gen share
Western Michigan29%
Kent State University at Kent36%
Diversity index
Western Michigan0.52
Kent State University at Kent0.45

Who they are

Men
Western Michigan48%
Kent State University at Kent38%
Part-time students
Western Michigan13%
Kent State University at Kent12%
Students 25 and older
Western Michigan9%
Kent State University at Kent8%

Race & ethnicity

Western Michigan
Kent State University at Kent
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Western Michigan78%
Kent State University at Kent80%
First-years from other states
Western Michigan21%
Kent State University at Kent16%
First-years from abroad
Western Michigan2%
Kent State University at Kent4%
New transfer students this fall
Western Michigan910
Kent State University at Kent813
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Western Michigan27%
Kent State University at Kent16%

Campus

Western Michigan
Small cityNCAA D-I FBS · Mid-American ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Kent State University at Kent
Large suburbNCAA D-I FBS · Mid-American ConferenceROTCStudy abroad

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyWestern MichiganKent State University at Kent
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related care–Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About 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