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Overview |
Boise State | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Boise State | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
Boise State | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Boise State | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 13,465 students)
Boise State vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 82.5% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Boise State than University of Akron Main Campus ($22,869.00 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 Boise State ($14,667 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 11.5% lower than costs at Boise State University ($12,410 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Boise State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 16% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,892 vs. $8,525)
Boise State vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State 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 Boise State .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 3 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
Boise State vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State 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 Boise State.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Boise State University (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Boise State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,100)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $2,571 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,929 vs. $25,500)
- Boise State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/