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Overview |
University of Akron | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 70% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,196 students)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 44.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Penn State Brandywine than University of Akron Main Campus ($24,318.00 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 Penn State Brandywine ($14,667 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 12.2% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($12,410 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Penn State Brandywine (96% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,638 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 80 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Penn State Brandywine (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $15,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/