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Overview |
Huntington University | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Huntington University | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 |
Huntington University | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Huntington University | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Huntington University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,472 students)
Huntington University vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or University of Akron?
- Huntington University is 176.5% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($27,914.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112% higher at Huntington University than University of Akron Main Campus ($27,914.00 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 Huntington University ($14,667 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 30.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($9,500 vs. $12,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntington University as University of Akron Main Campus (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntington University students is 130.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($19,686 vs. $8,525)
Huntington University vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington 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 Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 20 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming Huntington University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,600)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/