University of Akron vs. Alvernia University

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Alvernia University comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Alvernia University
Location	Akron, OH	Reading, PA
Setting	Midsize City	Small City
Enrollment	13,465	2,484
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#838	#739
Religious Affiliation	-	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	alvernia.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,484 students)

University of Akron vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison

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

• Alvernia University is 287.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 196.9% higher at Alvernia University than University of Akron Main Campus ($39,100.00 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 Alvernia University ($14,667 vs. $27,091)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 13.1% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,410 vs. $14,030)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 202.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($25,757 vs. $8,525)

University of Akron vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or University of Akron .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 51 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Alvernia University (59%)

University of Akron vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (53% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Alvernia 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/