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Overview |
UD | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
UD | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
UD | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UD | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UD | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 13,465 students)
UD vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or University of Akron?
- University of Delaware is 32.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at UD than University of Akron Main Campus ($35,890.00 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 UD ($14,667 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,410 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University of Delaware (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 45.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($12,375 vs. $8,525)
UD vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 149 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or University of Akron? 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 Akron and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (78% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $21,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $40,100)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,297 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($24,203 vs. $25,500)
- UD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/