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Overview |
University of Akron | UW | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Akron | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $191 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | UW | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Akron | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 11,100 students)
University of Akron vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or UW?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 110.4% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at UW than University of Akron Main Campus ($19,950.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than University of Akron ($12,819 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,610 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University of Wyoming (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 4.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($8,942 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 73 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or UW? 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 UW and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $11,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $40,100)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,500)
- UW graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($191 vs. $263)
- More UW 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/