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Overview |
University of Akron | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| 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 | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
University of Akron | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 6,569 students)
University of Akron vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Blue Ash?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 66.8% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Blue Ash than University of Akron Main Campus ($14,852.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than University of Akron ($12,474 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 3.6% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($12,410 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than UC Blue Ash College (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 51.5% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($8,525 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
University of Akron vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and University of Akron.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $5,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,100)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Blue Ash 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/