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Overview |
WKU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
WKU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
WKU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WKU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WKU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 13,465 students)
WKU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or University of Akron?
- Western Kentucky University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at WKU than University of Akron Main Campus ($27,000.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than University of Akron ($12,625 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 12.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,072 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than University of Akron Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 20.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,260 vs. $8,525)
WKU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 2 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming WKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
WKU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,500)
- WKU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/