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Overview |
WSU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
WSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 13,465 students)
WSU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or University of Akron?
- Wayne State University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at WSU than University of Akron Main Campus ($29,622.00 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 WSU ($14,667 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,321 vs. $12,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University as University of Akron Main Campus (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,605 vs. $8,525)
WSU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 21 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WSU (3.42)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Wayne State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,100)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $3,242 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More University of Akron graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/