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Overview |
Georgetown College | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown College | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or University of Akron?
- Georgetown College is 302.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.4% higher at Georgetown College than University of Akron Main Campus ($40,610.00 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 Georgetown College ($14,667 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 10.7% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,210 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 372.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($40,308 vs. $8,525)
Georgetown College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 4 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/