University of Akron vs. Wilmington College

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Wilmington College comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Wilmington College
Location	Akron, OH	Wilmington, OH
Setting	Midsize City	Rural Fringe
Enrollment	13,465	1,046
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#838	#972
Religious Affiliation	-	Friends	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	wilmington.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,046 students)

University of Akron vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Wilmington College?

• Wilmington College is 181.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at Wilmington College than University of Akron Main Campus ($28,415.00 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 Wilmington College ($14,667 vs. $24,528)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 14.9% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,800 vs. $12,410)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 91.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($16,326 vs. $8,525)

University of Akron vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

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

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 83 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilmington College (21)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have at the same average high school GPA (3.47) as students at Wilmington College (3.47)
• Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than University of Akron (82.9%)

University of Akron vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (51% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $40,000)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Wilmington College 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/