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Overview |
University of Akron | Denison | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,416 students)
University of Akron vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Denison?
- Denison University is 494.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 355.6% higher at Denison than University of Akron Main Campus ($60,000.00 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 Denison ($14,667 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 16% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,410 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Akron Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 328.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($36,497 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Denison (22%)
University of Akron vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Denison? 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 Denison and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (79% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $16,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/