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RU JMU Kent State CNU Ohio State Cleveland State Mary Washington College Old Dominion University of Toledo UC Wright State BGSU| University of Akron Main Campus | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Akron | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Akron | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,358 students)
University of Akron vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Longwood University?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at Longwood University than University of Akron Main Campus ($21,690.00 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 Longwood University ($14,667 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 15.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,410 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 21.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,332 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 64 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/