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Overview |
University of Akron | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $269 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 7,455 students)
University of Akron vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at University of Akron than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($13,170.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($14,667 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($12,156 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 12.7% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,525 vs. $7,563)
University of Akron vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 98 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,094)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($263 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/