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Overview |
University of Akron | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Dakota State | ||
| 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 Dakota State based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,241 students)
University of Akron vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Dakota State?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at University of Akron than Dakota State University ($13,170.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Dakota State ($14,667 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 54.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($8,018 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Dakota State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 55.9% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($8,525 vs. $5,467)
University of Akron vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 2 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
University of Akron vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Dakota State University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dakota State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,100)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,500)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/