University of Akron vs. Moravian College

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Moravian University comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Moravian College
Location	Akron, OH	Bethlehem, PA
Setting	Midsize City	Small City
Enrollment	13,465	2,533
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#838	#261
Religious Affiliation	-	Moravian Church	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	moravian.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Moravian College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,533 students)

University of Akron vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Moravian College?

• Moravian University is 381% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 268.8% higher at Moravian College than University of Akron Main Campus ($48,569.00 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 Moravian College ($14,667 vs. $31,168)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 20.1% lower than costs at Moravian University ($12,410 vs. $14,904)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 269.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($31,527 vs. $8,525)

University of Akron vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or University of Akron .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 43 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Moravian College (21)
• Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Moravian College (67%)

University of Akron vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron or Moravian College? 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 Moravian College and University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (76% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/