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Overview |
University of Akron | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Akron | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,117 students)
University of Akron vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 196.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at Muskingum than University of Akron Main Campus ($29,900.00 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 Muskingum ($14,667 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 0.7% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($12,410 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus as Muskingum University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 182.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($24,048 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 65 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus and Muskingum have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,100 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/