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Overview |
University of Akron | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Akron | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 3,855 students)
University of Akron vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or USC Aiken?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 0% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at USC Aiken than University of Akron Main Campus ($20,856.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Akron ($11,697 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($8,736 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 2.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,701 vs. $9,452)
University of Akron vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 73 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
University of Akron vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $500 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,600)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/