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Overview |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,474 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plattsburgh.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,625 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,872 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 4,827 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,474 students)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 42.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than University of Akron Main Campus ($16,980.00 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($14,667 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 23.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($12,410 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than University of Akron Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,667 vs. $8,525)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 37 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Plattsburgh earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,100)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/