University of Akron vs. Rosemont College

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Rosemont College comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Rosemont College
Location	Akron, OH	Rosemont, PA
Setting	Midsize City	Large Suburban
Enrollment	13,518	777
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#858
Religious Affiliation	-	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	rosemont.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 777 students)

University of Akron vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Rosemont College?

• Rosemont College is 100.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($20,885.00 vs. $10,399.00)
• Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Rosemont College than University of Akron Main Campus ($20,885.00 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 Rosemont College ($15,292 vs. $19,297)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 22.2% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($11,070 vs. $13,530)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 85.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($17,563 vs. $9,452)

University of Akron vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or University of Akron .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 165 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rosemont College (18)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
• Rosemont College has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than University of Akron (70.9%)

University of Akron vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron or Rosemont College? 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 Rosemont College and University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (58% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $7,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Rosemont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/