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Overview |
University of Akron | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 84% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,992 students)
University of Akron vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 505.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 364% higher at Oberlin than University of Akron Main Campus ($61,106.00 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 Oberlin ($14,667 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 48.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,410 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 311% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($35,040 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 308 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
University of Akron vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (88% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,579)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/