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Overview |
CCSU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CCSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 26, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
CCSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 56% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at CCSU than University of Akron Main Campus ($19,940.00 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 CCSU ($15,292 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 14.8% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,070 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Central Connecticut State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 18.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,452 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 38 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.5%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
CCSU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More CCSU 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/