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Overview |
UALR | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
UALR | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
UALR | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UALR | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UALR | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 76.2% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at UALR than University of Akron Main Campus ($16,320.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Akron ($11,173 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 35.5% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($9,162 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 23.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,494 vs. $8,525)
UALR vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 59 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UALR (3.42)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and UALR.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/