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Overview |
NCAT | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
NCAT | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $263 |
Diversity |
NCAT | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCAT | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 7% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 13,518 students)
NCAT vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 193.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at NCAT than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,200.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than University of Akron ($10,258 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 25.3% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($8,832 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than North Carolina A & T State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,700 vs. $9,452)
NCAT vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 139 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $2,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,500 vs. $29,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More University of Akron graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/