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Overview |
IU Northwest | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 94% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 38.8% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at IU Northwest than University of Akron Main Campus ($21,356.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of Akron ($5,553 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,244 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Indiana University Northwest (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 15.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($9,452 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 121 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
IU Northwest vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Indiana University Northwest (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $600 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,030 vs. $25,500)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More University of Akron graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/