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Overview |
University of Akron | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 363 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 363 students)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny ($14,667 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 1.3% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($12,254 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Penn State Greater Allegheny (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 20.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,269 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 106 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/