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Overview |
IWU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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 |
IWU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $263 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Akron?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 199.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at IWU than University of Akron Main Campus ($31,168.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than IWU ($15,292 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,554 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 107.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($19,595 vs. $9,452)
IWU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 37 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
IWU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $14,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,100)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,396 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,500)
- IWU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($249 vs. $263)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/