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Overview |
Berea College | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Berea, KY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berea.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berea College | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,300 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,300 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,742 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,020 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,298 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Berea College | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,217 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 545 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.6% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.8% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1136/1298 | 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 | Mar 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berea College | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berea College | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,800 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $263 |
Diversity |
Berea College | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Berea College | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Berea College | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,433 students)
Berea College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berea College or University of Akron?
- Berea College is 338.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.4% higher at Berea College than University of Akron Main Campus ($44,300.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than University of Akron ($2,020 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 60.3% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($7,742 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berea College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 548.7% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($55,298 vs. $8,525)
Berea College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berea College 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 Berea College .
- The average SAT score at Berea College (1117) is 68 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Berea College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Berea College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Berea College (24.6%)
Berea College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berea College 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 Berea College.
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $19,700 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($5,800 vs. $25,500)
- Berea College graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($59 vs. $263)
- More Berea College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/