University of Akron vs. Wheeling Jesuit University

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Wheeling Jesuit University comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Wheeling Jesuit University
Location	Akron, OH	Wheeling, WV
Setting	Midsize City	Small City
Enrollment	13,465	749
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	wju.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 749 students)

University of Akron vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Wheeling Jesuit University?

• Wheeling Jesuit University is 178.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Wheeling Jesuit University than University of Akron Main Campus ($28,090.00 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 Wheeling Jesuit University ($14,667 vs. $19,998)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,620 vs. $12,410)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than University of Akron Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling Jesuit University students is 155.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($21,746 vs. $8,525)

University of Akron vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or University of Akron .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 17 points higher than at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032)
• Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wheeling Jesuit University (23)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)

University of Akron vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (62% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $8,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/