Asbury University vs. University of Akron

Asbury University vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

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Overview	Asbury University	University of Akron
Location	Wilmore, KY	Akron, OH
Setting	Town Fringe	Midsize City
Enrollment	1,650	13,465
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#455	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	asbury.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,650 students)

Asbury University vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or University of Akron?

• Asbury University is 222.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 147.4% higher at Asbury University than University of Akron Main Campus ($32,578.00 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 Asbury University ($14,667 vs. $21,506)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 43.7% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($8,636 vs. $12,410)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 191.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($24,888 vs. $8,525)

Asbury University vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University 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 Asbury University .

• The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 52 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
• Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
• Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Asbury University (78.7%)

Asbury University vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Asbury University 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 Asbury University.

• The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (71% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $600 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,500)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,943)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
• More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/