Stevenson University vs. University of Akron

Stevenson University vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

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Overview	Stevenson University	University of Akron
Location	Stevenson, MD	Akron, OH
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	3,483	13,465
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking		#838
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	stevenson.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,483 students)

Stevenson University vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

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

• Stevenson University is 256.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 173.6% higher at Stevenson University than University of Akron Main Campus ($36,036.00 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 Stevenson University ($14,667 vs. $27,600)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 16.7% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($12,410 vs. $14,480)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 231.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($28,258 vs. $8,525)

Stevenson University vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 43 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
• Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than University of Akron (82.9%)

Stevenson University vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University.

• The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (62% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $12,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)

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