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Overview |
UM-Flint | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UM-Flint | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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 UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or University of Akron?
- University of Michigan Flint is 25% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at UM-Flint than University of Akron Main Campus ($24,882.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than University of Akron ($10,840 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,628 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 57.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($13,389 vs. $8,525)
UM-Flint vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 57 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than University of Michigan Flint (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More University of Akron graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/