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Overview |
WestConn | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
WestConn | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 56.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at WestConn than University of Akron Main Campus ($19,358.00 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 WestConn ($14,667 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 17.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,410 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 6.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,057 vs. $8,525)
WestConn vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
WestConn vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,100)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/