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Overview |
University of Akron | Chatham | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Akron | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,387 students)
University of Akron vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 302.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.5% higher at Chatham than University of Akron Main Campus ($40,625.00 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 Chatham ($14,667 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 2.5% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,410 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 220.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($27,330 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
University of Akron vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Chatham? 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 Chatham and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $3,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/