| Akron Main Campus vs. Clark State |
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|---|---|---|
#330 in National Universities #35 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Ohio Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private Not-for-profit |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,135 Ohio Residents $20,815 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,393 Ohio Residents $8,049 Out-of-State |
| $10,125 Ohio Residents $15,885 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$8,688 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,962 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 59.67% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 18.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,332 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,077 |
| Larger11,160 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,077 |
| 2,172 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger1,951 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,657 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher100% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,239 | Number of faculty | 317 |
| Higher$92,303 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,711 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.