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Overview |
University of Akron | EMU | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Akron | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,334 students)
University of Akron vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 302% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.2% higher at EMU than University of Akron Main Campus ($40,590.00 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 EMU ($14,667 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($12,240 vs. $12,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus as Eastern Mennonite University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 257.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($30,460 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 40 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or EMU? 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 EMU and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,100)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,500)
- EMU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More EMU 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/