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Overview |
University of Akron | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Akron | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,074 students)
University of Akron vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 35.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at Pitt-Bradford than University of Akron Main Campus ($25,534.00 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 Pitt-Bradford ($14,667 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,332 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than University of Akron Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 58% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($13,470 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 71 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $17,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,909)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/