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Overview |
University of Akron | WVU | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Akron | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Akron | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Akron | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 13,518 students)
University of Akron vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or WVU?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 7.8% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at WVU than University of Akron Main Campus ($27,360.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than University of Akron ($13,691 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 25.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,070 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than West Virginia University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 25.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($11,893 vs. $9,452)
University of Akron vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 29 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
University of Akron vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or WVU? 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 WVU and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $10,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,100)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,500)
- WVU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/