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Kent State University at Kent
Western Michigan

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

Who they are

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

Race & ethnicity

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

Where they're from

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

Campus

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

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.

PolicyKent State University at KentWestern Michigan
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression–Nondiscrimination 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 careStudent 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