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Overview |
University of Akron | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 45% |
Admission |
University of Akron | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Akron | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $191 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Akron | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 1,770 students)
University of Akron vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 202.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.9% higher at LGCNHS than University of Akron Main Campus ($31,438.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than LGCNHS ($15,292 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 94.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($11,070 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (94% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 42% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,452 vs. $6,657)
University of Akron vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or University of Akron .
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
University of Akron vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and University of Akron.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $11,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($191 vs. $263)
- More LGCNHS 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/