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Overview |
University of Akron | Marywood | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
University of Akron | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,729 students)
University of Akron vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 260.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.6% higher at Marywood than University of Akron Main Campus ($36,430.00 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 Marywood ($14,667 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 18.4% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,410 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 233.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($28,401 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 24 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Marywood (80.8%)
University of Akron vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Marywood? 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 Marywood and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Marywood 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/