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Overview |
University of Akron | UC | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Akron | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | UC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Akron | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 13,465 students)
University of Akron vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 13.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104% higher at UC than University of Akron Main Campus ($26,862.00 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 UC ($14,667 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,410 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($8,733 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 116 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or UC? 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 UC and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,100)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- UC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More UC 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/