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Overview |
University of Akron | Wooster | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Akron | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,967 students)
University of Akron vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 465% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.2% higher at Wooster than University of Akron Main Campus ($57,050.00 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 Wooster ($14,667 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 8.8% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,410 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 396.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($42,315 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 188 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Wooster (56.3%)
University of Akron vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Wooster? 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 Wooster and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (75% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $11,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/