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Overview |
University of Akron | UTC | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Akron | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $214 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 11,283 students)
University of Akron vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or UTC?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 26.3% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at UTC than University of Akron Main Campus ($24,110.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than University of Akron ($14,417 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 30.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($9,500 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 9.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,309 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 38 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UTC (82.6%)
University of Akron vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or UTC? 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 UTC and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,100)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($214 vs. $263)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/