SUNYIT vs. University of Akron

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

	SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome	University of Akron Main Campus	College 3	College 4
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Overview	SUNYIT	University of Akron
Location	Utica, NY	Akron, OH
Setting	Rural Fringe	Midsize City
Enrollment	2,842	13,465
Type	Public 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#257	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	sunyit.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,842 students)

SUNYIT vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

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

• University of Akron Main Campus is 42.8% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,070.00)
• Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at SUNYIT than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,830.00 vs. $13,170.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than University of Akron ($13,799 vs. $14,667)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 12.9% lower than costs at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($12,410 vs. $14,008)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (96% vs. 89%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,497 vs. $8,525)

SUNYIT vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT .

• The average SAT score at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (1141) is 92 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
• Incoming SUNYIT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Akron (23)
• Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SUNYIT (81.7%)

SUNYIT vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT.

• The graduation rate at SUNYIT is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome earn on average $13,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $40,100)
• SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $8,915 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($16,585 vs. $25,500)
• SUNYIT graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($171 vs. $263)
• More SUNYIT 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/