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Overview |
DePaul | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DePaul | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 |
DePaul | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $263 |
Diversity |
DePaul | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 7% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 13,465 students)
DePaul vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or University of Akron?
- DePaul University is 317.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.3% higher at DePaul than University of Akron Main Campus ($42,189.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than DePaul ($14,667 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 29.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,410 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Akron Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 205% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($26,004 vs. $8,525)
DePaul vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,168 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,500)
- DePaul graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($241 vs. $263)
- More DePaul 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/