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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida Atlantic University | University of Akron Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
FAU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FAU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $263 |
Diversity |
FAU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FAU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 7% | ||
Campus |
FAU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 13,465 students)
FAU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 300.4% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at FAU than University of Akron Main Campus ($14,374.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than University of Akron ($9,711 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 1% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($12,410 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Florida Atlantic University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 21.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,334 vs. $8,525)
FAU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU 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 FAU .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 2 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming FAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than FAU (81.3%)
FAU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU 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 FAU.
- The graduation rate at FAU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,100)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $8,639 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($16,861 vs. $25,500)
- FAU graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($174 vs. $263)
- More FAU 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/