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Overview |
Idaho | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Idaho | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $263 |
Diversity |
Idaho | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Idaho | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 11,849 students)
Idaho vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 59% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at Idaho than University of Akron Main Campus ($27,508.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than University of Akron ($14,377 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,380 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than University of Akron Main Campus (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 28% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($12,095 vs. $9,452)
Idaho vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho 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 Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 12 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have at the same average high school GPA (3.47) as students at University of Akron (3.47)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
Idaho vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,100)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $1,221 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,500)
- Idaho graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($251 vs. $263)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/