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Overview |
University of Akron | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Akron | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $192 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Akron | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 9,322 students)
University of Akron vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or UT Tyler?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 36.6% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at UT Tyler than University of Akron Main Campus ($23,232.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than University of Akron ($13,248 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 25.3% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($9,908 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than The University of Texas at Tyler (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 12.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,612 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 10 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $9,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $6,868 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($18,632 vs. $25,500)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($192 vs. $263)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/