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Overview |
University of Akron | D&E College | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 683 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
University of Akron | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 683 students)
University of Akron vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 192% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at D&E College than University of Akron Main Campus ($30,360.00 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 D&E College ($15,292 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,425 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 160.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($24,629 vs. $9,452)
University of Akron vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 121 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than D&E College (58.2%)
University of Akron vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or D&E College? 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 D&E College and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Davis & Elkins College (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $2,600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,788 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,500)
- D&E College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/