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Overview |
University of Akron | VMI | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Akron | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Akron | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,512 students)
University of Akron vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or VMI?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 3.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.6% higher at VMI than University of Akron Main Campus ($39,590.00 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 VMI ($14,667 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,674 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Virginia Military Institute (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 124.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($19,111 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 90 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than VMI (71.1%)
University of Akron vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or VMI? 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 VMI and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (69% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $22,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $40,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- VMI graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/