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Overview |
BSU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 13,465 students)
BSU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 19.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at BSU than University of Akron Main Campus ($25,918.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Akron ($12,615 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 13.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,904 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of Akron Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 33.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($11,418 vs. $8,525)
BSU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 21 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,100)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- BSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/