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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 94% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $263 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 7% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Purdue Calumet than University of Akron Main Campus ($16,164.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than University of Akron ($10,908 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 46.4% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($7,560 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Purdue University Calumet Campus (94% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 65.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($9,452 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 89 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,100)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,592 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,500)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More University of Akron graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/