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Overview |
University of Akron | MBC | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Akron | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Akron | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Akron | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 1,792 students)
University of Akron vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 214.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at MBC than University of Akron Main Campus ($32,732.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than MBC ($15,292 vs. $18,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,630 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 171.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($25,673 vs. $9,452)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 40 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
University of Akron vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or MBC? 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 MBC and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $1,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,400)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/