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Overview |
University of Akron | UTSA | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
University of Akron | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 13,465 students)
University of Akron vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or UTSA?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 69.7% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at UTSA than University of Akron Main Campus ($18,259.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than University of Akron ($12,664 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,046 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than The University of Texas at San Antonio (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 4.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($8,934 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 6 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or UTSA? 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 UTSA and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $7,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,100)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $2,517 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,983 vs. $25,500)
- UTSA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/