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Overview |
SAU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,390 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,960 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,720 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,522 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SAU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,174 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1165 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SAU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
SAU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
SAU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 2,390 students)
SAU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or University of Akron?
- Spring Arbor University is 207.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at SAU than University of Akron Main Campus ($31,940.00 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 SAU ($15,292 vs. $21,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,960 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 127.7% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($21,522 vs. $9,452)
SAU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU 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 SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 24 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU 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 SAU (37.3%)
SAU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,100)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,457 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,500)
- SAU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/