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Overview |
University of Akron | Ship | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,162 students)
University of Akron vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Ship?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at University of Akron than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,170.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Ship ($14,667 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,538 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 12.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,525 vs. $7,593)
University of Akron vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 70 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,100)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Ship graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/