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Overview |
University of Akron | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Akron | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,231 students)
University of Akron vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 439.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.4% higher at Susquahanna than University of Akron Main Campus ($54,440.00 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 Susquahanna ($14,667 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 20.5% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,410 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Susquehanna University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 379.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($40,914 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
University of Akron vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $16,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/