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Overview |
University of Akron | URI | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Akron | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | URI | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Akron | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 59% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | URI | ||
| 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 Rhode Island is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 13,465 students)
University of Akron vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 34.6% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at URI than University of Akron Main Campus ($32,068.00 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 URI ($14,667 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($12,410 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of Akron Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 55.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($13,257 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 28 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming URI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than URI (76.4%)
University of Akron vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or URI? 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 URI and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $16,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $2,062 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,438 vs. $25,500)
- URI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/