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Overview |
SJC | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SJC | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SJC | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
SJC | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SJC | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 7% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or University of Akron?
- Saint Josephs College is 185.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.8% higher at SJC than University of Akron Main Campus ($29,650.00 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 SJC ($15,292 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($9,480 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 131.7% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($21,898 vs. $9,452)
SJC vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC 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 SJC .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 64 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
SJC vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/