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Overview |
University of Akron | LRC | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Akron | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
University of Akron | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,068 students)
University of Akron vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or LRC?
- La Roche College is 210.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at LRC than University of Akron Main Campus ($31,334.00 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 LRC ($14,667 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 3.8% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,410 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than La Roche College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 145.7% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($20,948 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 110 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or LRC? 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 LRC and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/