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Overview |
University of Akron | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Akron | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Akron | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,043 students)
University of Akron vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 35.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than University of Akron Main Campus ($25,534.00 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($14,667 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,480 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than University of Akron Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 30.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($11,150 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 27 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $17,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,409 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,909)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/