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Overview |
UB | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
UB | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 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 |
UB | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
UB | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UB | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UB | 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 13,465 students)
UB vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 42.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at UB than University of Akron Main Campus ($24,990.00 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 UB ($14,667 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 30.6% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($12,410 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University at Buffalo (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 0% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($8,525 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 124 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UB students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UB (67.7%)
UB vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $18,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $40,100)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- UB graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/