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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,780 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,210 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,474 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,034 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 94% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,867 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 8,046 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Cortland | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 6,780 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 47.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at SUNY Cortland than University of Akron Main Campus ($16,980.00 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 SUNY Cortland ($15,292 vs. $18,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 37.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($11,070 vs. $15,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than SUNY College at Cortland (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 17.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($9,452 vs. $8,034)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $7,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,100)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/