Humboldt State University vs. University of Akron

Humboldt State University vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

	Humboldt State University	University of Akron Main Campus	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Humboldt State University	University of Akron
Location	Arcata, CA	Akron, OH
Setting	Remote Town	Midsize City
Enrollment	6,156	13,518
Type	Public 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#803	#858
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	humboldt.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 6,156 students)

Humboldt State University vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or University of Akron?

• University of Akron Main Campus is 81.1% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $5,742.00)
• Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Humboldt State University than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $14,839.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than University of Akron ($13,837 vs. $15,292)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 18.9% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($11,070 vs. $13,166)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Humboldt State University (94% vs. 65%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 6.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,046 vs. $9,452)

Humboldt State University vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 59 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
• Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than University of Akron (70.9%)

Humboldt State University vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.

• The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,000)
• Humboldt State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
• Humboldt State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
• More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/