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Overview |
UCCS | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
UCCS | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
UCCS | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
UCCS | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UCCS | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 11,431 students)
UCCS vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 32.3% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at UCCS than University of Akron Main Campus ($20,544.00 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 UCCS ($14,667 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,400 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 46% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($8,525 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS 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 UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 39 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UCCS 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
UCCS vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,100)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $4,501 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,999 vs. $25,500)
- UCCS graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/