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ISU Kent State Ohio State Cleveland State Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of Toledo University of North Dakota UC South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead| North Dakota State University Main Campus | University of Akron Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
NDSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
NDSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NDSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 7% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 12,242 students)
NDSU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 8.5% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at NDSU than University of Akron Main Campus ($13,963.00 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 NDSU ($14,667 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 33.4% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($9,300 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than North Dakota State University Main Campus (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 48.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,525 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU 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 NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 42 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
NDSU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU 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 NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $13,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $40,100)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,300 vs. $25,500)
- NDSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/