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Overview |
UNCSA | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCSA | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 55.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at UNCSA than University of Akron Main Campus ($23,731.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than University of Akron ($11,251 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,410 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 27.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,868 vs. $8,525)
UNCSA vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA 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 UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 59 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/