University of Akron vs. Waynesburg College

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Waynesburg University comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Waynesburg College
Location	Akron, OH	Waynesburg, PA
Setting	Midsize City	Distant Town
Enrollment	13,465	1,366
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#838	#535
Religious Affiliation	-	Presbyterian Church (USA)	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	waynesburg.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,366 students)

University of Akron vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Waynesburg College?

• Waynesburg University is 170.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at Waynesburg College than University of Akron Main Campus ($27,300.00 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 Waynesburg College ($14,667 vs. $22,281)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($12,120 vs. $12,410)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Waynesburg University (96% vs. 92%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 104.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($17,464 vs. $8,525)

University of Akron vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or University of Akron .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 30 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
• Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
• Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)

University of Akron vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (57% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/