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Overview |
University of Akron | LVC | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Akron | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,080 students)
University of Akron vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 367.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.7% higher at LVC than University of Akron Main Campus ($47,240.00 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 LVC ($14,667 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 6.5% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,410 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 313.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($35,245 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than LVC (76.7%)
University of Akron vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or LVC? 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 LVC and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (73% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $7,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/