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Overview |
University of Akron | Carthage | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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 |
University of Akron | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
University of Akron | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 64% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 2,771 students)
University of Akron vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 251% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Carthage than University of Akron Main Campus ($36,500.00 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 Carthage ($15,292 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 17% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,070 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 148% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($23,441 vs. $9,452)
University of Akron vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 96 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
University of Akron vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Carthage? 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 Carthage and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/