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Overview |
University of Akron | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,353 students)
University of Akron vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 424.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.1% higher at Allegheny College than University of Akron Main Campus ($52,950.00 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 Allegheny College ($14,667 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 11.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,410 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 399.7% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($42,599 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
University of Akron vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $15,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $29,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/