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Overview |
University of Akron | AAC | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 263 students)
University of Akron vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 250.6% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at AAC than University of Akron Main Campus ($35,404.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than AAC ($14,667 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 18.2% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,500 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 108.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($17,764 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 86 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or AAC? 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 AAC and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $9,700 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $30,400)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/