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Overview |
University of Akron | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Akron | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Akron vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 394.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279% higher at University of Scranton than University of Akron Main Campus ($49,912.00 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 University of Scranton ($14,667 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 32.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,410 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 254.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($30,218 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 85 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $22,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/