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Overview |
University of Akron | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Akron | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,043 students)
University of Akron vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or PennWest Edinboro?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 30.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at University of Akron than PennWest Edinboro ($13,170.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,660 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than PennWest Edinboro (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($8,525 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 99 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
University of Akron vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $2,400 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,700)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro 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/