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Overview |
University of Akron | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,416 students)
University of Akron vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 401.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.4% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than University of Akron Main Campus ($50,624.00 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 Widener University-Main Campus ($14,667 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 22.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,410 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than University of Akron Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 280.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($32,412 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 17 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $19,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/