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Overview |
University of Akron | Memphis | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Akron | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 13,465 students)
University of Akron vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Memphis?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at University of Akron than University of Memphis ($13,170.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than University of Akron ($13,873 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 22.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,126 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,625 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 20 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Memphis? 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 Memphis and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is the same as at University of Memphis (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,500)
- Memphis graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($261 vs. $263)
- More University of Akron graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/