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Overview |
TU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
TU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $263 |
Diversity |
TU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
TU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 13,465 students)
TU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 39.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at TU than University of Akron Main Campus ($23,240.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than University of Akron ($14,443 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 9.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,410 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Towson University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 33.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($11,415 vs. $8,525)
TU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 32 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $13,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,500)
- TU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($183 vs. $263)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/