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Overview |
ASU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 96% |
Admission |
ASU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
ASU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ASU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ASU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 13,465 students)
ASU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 138% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at ASU than University of Akron Main Campus ($20,246.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than University of Akron ($13,084 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,582 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Appalachian State University (96% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 14.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($8,525 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 108 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
ASU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or University of Akron? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Akron and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,100)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/