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Overview |
University of Akron | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 888 students)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($14,667 vs. $18,142)
- 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 Lehigh Valley ($12,410 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Penn State Lehigh Valley (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 16% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,886 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 30 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/