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Overview |
Eastern | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Eastern | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 13,518 students)
Eastern vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Eastern than University of Akron Main Campus ($20,520.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Akron ($10,852 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($11,070 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 21.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($11,460 vs. $9,452)
Eastern vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 21 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
Eastern vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is the same as at University of Akron Main Campus (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,805 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,500)
- Eastern graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/