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Overview |
University of Akron | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
University of Akron | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,026 students)
University of Akron vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 359.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.5% higher at Arcadia than University of Akron Main Campus ($46,430.00 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 Arcadia ($14,667 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 10.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,410 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Akron Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 262.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($30,934 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 55 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
University of Akron vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/