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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 13,465 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than University of Akron Main Campus ($16,016.00 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 Missouri State University-Springfield ($14,667 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 26.9% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($9,782 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 5.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,525 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 41 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/