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Overview |
University of Akron | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 62% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Cedarville University | ||
| 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,960 students)
University of Akron vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 241.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.9% higher at Cedarville University than University of Akron Main Campus ($34,498.00 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 Cedarville University ($14,667 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 47.7% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 130.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($19,637 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 120 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
University of Akron vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,100)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/