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Overview |
Oakland | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Oakland | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Oakland | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakland | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 13,518 students)
Oakland vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or University of Akron?
- Oakland University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Oakland than University of Akron Main Campus ($23,188.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Oakland ($15,292 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 2.2% lower than costs at Oakland University ($11,070 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Oakland University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,641 vs. $9,452)
Oakland vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 21 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Oakland students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,100)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Oakland graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/