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Overview |
University of Akron | UNT | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Akron | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 13,465 students)
University of Akron vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or UNT?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 21.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at UNT than University of Akron Main Campus ($18,087.00 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 UNT ($14,667 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,412 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University of North Texas (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 7.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,159 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 44 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UNT (3.46)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UNT (79.1%)
University of Akron vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or UNT? 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 UNT and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $6,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More UNT 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/