IUPUI vs. University of Akron

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

	Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis	University of Akron Main Campus	College 3	College 4
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Overview	IUPUI	University of Akron
Location	Indianapolis, IN	Akron, OH
Setting	Large City	Midsize City
Enrollment	25,979	13,465
Type	Public 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#482	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	iupui.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 13,465 students)

IUPUI vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

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

• University of Akron Main Campus is 12.5% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $8,972.00)
• Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at IUPUI than University of Akron Main Campus ($31,410.00 vs. $13,170.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than University of Akron ($11,462 vs. $14,667)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,252 vs. $12,410)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (96% vs. 83%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 43.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($12,201 vs. $8,525)

IUPUI vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 35 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
• Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Akron (82.9%)

IUPUI vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.

• The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (38% vs. 33%)
• Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,100)
• Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,500)
• IUPUI graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($238 vs. $263)
• More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)

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