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Overview |
University of Akron | ETSU | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Akron | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 13,518 students)
University of Akron vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or ETSU?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 30.8% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at University of Akron than East Tennessee State University ($14,839.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than ETSU ($15,292 vs. $16,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,270 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than East Tennessee State University (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 2.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,452 vs. $9,228)
University of Akron vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 19 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
University of Akron vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or ETSU? 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 ETSU and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/