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Overview |
AQ | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
AQ | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AQ | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
AQ | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AQ | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
AQ | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or University of Akron?
- Aquinas College is 262.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.2% higher at AQ than University of Akron Main Campus ($37,720.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than AQ ($15,292 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 0.7% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,994 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 207.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($29,042 vs. $9,452)
AQ vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 41 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
AQ vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $40,000)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/