Rutgers University-Camden vs. University of Akron

Rutgers University Camden vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

	Rutgers University Camden	University of Akron Main Campus	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Rutgers University-Camden	University of Akron
Location	Camden, NJ	Akron, OH
Setting	Small City	Midsize City
Enrollment	5,966	13,465
Type	Public 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#178	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	rutgers.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,966 students)

Rutgers University-Camden vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or University of Akron?

• Rutgers University Camden is 27.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 132.3% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than University of Akron Main Campus ($30,600.00 vs. $13,170.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than University of Akron ($14,151 vs. $14,667)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 4.1% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($12,410 vs. $12,923)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Rutgers University Camden (96% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 83.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($15,670 vs. $8,525)

Rutgers University-Camden vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 29 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)

Rutgers University-Camden vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.

• The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (61% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $26,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $40,100)
• Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $3,285 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,500)
• Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
• More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/