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Overview |
Hartwick College | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
Hartwick College | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Hartwick College | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or University of Akron?
- Hartwick College is 397.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.6% higher at Hartwick College than University of Akron Main Campus ($50,254.00 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 Hartwick College ($14,667 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 13% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($12,410 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 389.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($41,717 vs. $8,525)
Hartwick College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick 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 Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick 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 Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $5,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/