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Overview |
University of Akron | MVNU | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Akron | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,941 students)
University of Akron vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 235.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at MVNU than University of Akron Main Campus ($33,918.00 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 MVNU ($14,667 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 29.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($9,612 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 172.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($23,202 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 2 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or MVNU? 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 MVNU and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,036 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,536)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/