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Overview |
University of Akron | AU | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 960/1191 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | AU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Akron | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 1,378 students)
University of Akron vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or AU?
- Averett University is 269.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.8% higher at AU than University of Akron Main Campus ($38,400.00 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 AU ($15,292 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 17.6% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,070 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 188.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($27,274 vs. $9,452)
University of Akron vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 136 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at AU (3.07)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than AU (47.8%)
University of Akron vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or AU? 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 AU and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,100)
- Averett University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- AU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/