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Overview |
University of Akron | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Dubois, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $17,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $10,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 511 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 Dubois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| 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 Dubois | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Dubois based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 366 students)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Dubois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Penn State Dubois?
- Penn State Dubois is 36.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Penn State Dubois than University of Akron Main Campus ($23,086.00 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 Dubois ($14,667 vs. $17,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 4.6% lower than costs at Penn State Dubois ($12,410 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Penn State Dubois (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Dubois students is 28.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,956 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Dubois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Penn State Dubois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Dubois or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 82 points higher than at Penn State Dubois (967)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Dubois (23)
- Penn State Dubois has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Dubois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Penn State Dubois? 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 Dubois and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Dubois is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Dubois 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 Dubois graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Dubois graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Dubois 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/